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| Construction of a climbing harness |
| A modern climbing harness should sit comfortable and solidly on your body. However, as a fundamentally important part of the safety chain, every harness must have technical features which make it more suitable for specific situations and personal preferences. |
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Type
There are four harness types which apply to the specific areas of use according to the standards EN-standard 12277: waist harness, chest harness, combi-harness, children’s combi harness. For every type of harness there are different models. Thus there is an optimum harness for every climbing discipline. |
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Closure-System
A harness closure system should be fast and comfortable to put on and take off, as well as 100% safe for the intended application. This is a tall order for any harness! That is why there are different closure systems. |
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Features
It is the small details affecting the function of the harness which count when the harness is in use out on the rock, and especially in stressful situations. The clever customer looks out for small things like the ability to answer calls of nature, confortable fabric, easy access to gear racks, etc. when buying a harness. |
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Leg loops
The leg loops are especially important for waist harnesses, because they take up most of the energy, which affects the climber when he or she falls. Safety and comfort when climbing and falling depend heavily on the leg loop construction. |
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