Review Date
August 6, 2003

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Ron1(Unregistered User) ,  Climber

Price Paid:  $29.00 at rei

Summary:
I got it because I got tired of climbing with bulky harnesses. With this harness you don't even notice it on and it feels like you're bouldering. Stap width is wide so it doesn't need padding. If it smashes your balls then either you got the wrong size or the leg straps weren't adjusted right...you have to experiment with them but all harnesses will do that if they're not fitted right...a pad leg strap won't save your balls. If you find that this harness fits you right then get it and drop the bulky harness.

Review Date
May 21, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Kristin(Unregistered User) ,  Mountaineer , from Bellingham, WA

Price Paid:  $30.00 at Base Camp

Summary:
This harness is the best at what it's designed for - that is alpine climbing and glacier travel. It is easy to put on over layers and comfortable (I am a woman, don't know how it is for the guys!). I almost forgot about it during a climb of Mt. Baker. Excellent value, however I wouldn't recommend it if you're going to be hanging for any length of time. Got a little uncomfortable during crevasse rescue, hanging for 20+ min.

Customer Service:
Black Diamond is a quality manufacturer, I would recommend them for all your climbing needs.

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Review Date
April 13, 2001

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5, 2 votes

Reviewed by: Jeremy(Unregistered User) ,  Climber , from Calgary, AB, Canada

Price Paid:  $30.00 at MEC

Summary:
Ok Ok, I brought the wrong harness sport climbing. As I was cranking a 5.13 I fell, again, again, and again. I ended up in hospital for 2 days from pissing blood, basicly, only top rope with this pice of trash! how i wish i brought my Arc'Teryx climbing that day. I use this as a back up harness/summit harness on high peaks becouse it doesnt weight very much, after all, your too impared at that altitude to realize it's squishing ur nuts!

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Review Date
March 18, 2001

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 1 of 5

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: Lani(Unregistered User) ,  Climber , from Seattle, WA

Price Paid:  $25.00 at REI

Summary:
I *HATE* my Alpine Bod. The idea behind this harness was a stroke of genious and i thought i'd found a slice of heaven. Instead i got ripped off. I have such a hard time with fastening the buckles on it that i've given it an aid rating of A5 just to put the bloody thing on. Forget about it when you have cold hands. If you do get this harness... have a pair of pliers and an extra set of hands (your partners work just fine... unless it's cold out, in which case you are on your own.) available. .. if you want this harness... buy mine!

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Review Date
February 28, 2001

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Joe Allen(Unregistered User) ,  Climber , from Stillwater OK

Price Paid:  $39.00 at REI

Summary:
A lot of people say that this harness isn't comfortable to hang in. I have to disagree. If you're a skinny guy like me (6'0", 145lbs) this harness is great. Mostly I top rope, both indoors at the gym, and outdoors too. I've had no problems repelling or being lowered. I guess for those people who say it's no fun to hang in....DON'T FALL SO MUCH! This harness is very convienient to put on, esp over clothes. Great if you want to just stop somewhere for a quick climb. Fixed legs, if they fit properly, are a bit more of a pain to get into. Now, having said all that, I'd go with the straight BOD, as it is a bit more comfortable, and the gear loops are a MUST.

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