Black Diamond Bod

Review Date
February 15, 2003

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Steve Chiang(Unregistered User) ,  Climber , from Chicago, IL

Price Paid:  $50.00 at EMS

Summary:
Good first harness, when you're not sure if you want to spend a ton of money on a harness and need something that is more comfortable than a rental. But, as you get better and try more harnesses, you will find that padded leg loops make huge difference and that a swami style harness with separate leg loops tends to be more comfortable than a diaper style harness. Having said that, I do not regret buying the Bod. In fact, I still use it for those times when I need the adjustability--wearing thick pants, etc. The gear loops are VERY durable, and the webbing is very beefy, so this is not a harness that you will wear out easily. But try not to take any long falls, and pray your partner doesn't fall too much, as this harness does get uncomfortable the more you hang/hold.

Customer Service:
Didn't need it.

Similar Products Used:
Petzl Jump, BD Alpine Bod, REI On Sight, Petzl rental harness.

Review Date
October 7, 2002

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: mtlobley(Unregistered User) ,  Climber

Price Paid:  $50.00 at EMS

Summary:
First Harness that i have ever bought. I was looking for something affordable, comfortable, and safe. They fleecey like material is a dream on barebacks. Dont let the plastic clips fool you into thinking that its not strong, barely any weight is put on them. I love the loop in the back that allows you to standing straight instead of hooking in to one of your gear loops. I dont know everything there is to know about harnesses, but I do know that i like this one.

Review Date
June 24, 2002

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Shermit(Unregistered User) ,  Climber

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
Great for guys with big legs. I've done a lot of cycling (road and MTB) and have always had big thighs (mostly muscles!). I tried several padded harnesses, bu settled on the Bod since this was the only harness I could actually get into.

The only drawback is that it is not very comfortable on long rests, as it has a tendency to cut into you.

Sune, Copenhagen, Denmark

Review Date
January 5, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Mike (Unregistered User) ,  Mountaineer

Price Paid:  $49.00 at EMS

Summary:
I just bought the Bod Harness it is Great.

Similar Products Used:
None

Review Date
August 19, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Matt(Unregistered User) ,  Climber , from Tucson, Arizona, USA

Price Paid:  $50.00 at gearx.com

Summary:
This is a great harness for the price. This is my first harness i have bought in a while, and i have to say it is the most comfortable of all the harnesses i have tried before, as well as well priced. The padding and wide leg loops really make it a great harness to wear all day, without cutting into you.

Similar Products Used:
None