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Jacko9

Aug 19, 2010, 5:34 PM
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Hello.
Heres the story. (sorry because my bad english)

I've started mountaineering this spring. So I'm pretty new to everything related to it. Including equipment.

I need harness for via ferrata, snow/ice mountainnering,...
After reading few reviews I decided to go with Petzl CORAX.
Looking on Petzl sizing chart I decided to go with size 2:

Size Weight Waist Size Leg Loop Size
(1)XS-L 510 g 60-90 cm 48-58 cm
(2)M-XL 600 g 75-105 cm 56-68 cm

My waist is 96cm, legs 56cm (yeah, chubby). I decided to go with 2 because 1 seems to be too tight in waist. And I figured that there will be no problems with leg loops because I will wear pants (even thicker in winter).

It came today and I realized that I don't even know does it fits me good. I think it is little too big. Since it is important piece of equipment I dont want go out half ready. Please advise me...

Here is how it looks:

It is very comfortable. Leg loops are at its tightest position (exactly 56cm, as in sizing chart), they seem to fit ok...snug but not tight or restrainig.
Waist buckles are on padding, that seems good to me...

Another one:

How does that look? safe enough?
What do you think about waist padding? Is it too close? What if I lose few centimeters in waist...will ti be too big?

Few more:

And here is my problem! This is where I suspected it was too big. Look what happens with leg loop when I climb (bend my leg):

Here it is even more obvious:

Even when I just walk. How annoying!

So, all in all...how does that look? Will I survive fall? Smile

Did I put it on right?
Is it too big?

Should I exchange it for size 1?

If you see anything wrong please say it...

Thank you very much for your time.

(This post was edited by Jacko9 on Aug 19, 2010, 5:39 PM)

dingus

Aug 19, 2010, 5:39 PM
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What's annoying? I don't get it?

Also consider a mountaineering harness is intended to be able to be worn over multi-layers of clothing.

DMT

vegastradguy

Aug 19, 2010, 5:43 PM
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looks like it fits fine- the leg loops doing that is normal.

however, to find out if a harness fits you properly, you need to hang in it and relax- if you remain upright, the harness fits correctly, if you fall backwards, it doesnt.

subantz

Aug 19, 2010, 5:51 PM
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Are my shoes to tight. Does this harness make my balls look big? NO NO it does NOt . Grape nuts

Jacko9

Aug 19, 2010, 5:57 PM
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Thank you for your quick response. Smile

This is whats annoys me...

Its probably because this is my first harness and Im new to all of this... Blush

I will try to "hang" myself from somewhere and report back.

dingus

Aug 19, 2010, 6:07 PM
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See that strap stretched tightly across your ass?

Loosen it.

The strap, not your ass. Well, either one will do, technically....

DMT

Jacko9

Aug 19, 2010, 6:13 PM
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Did that already, no help Frown

I have even detatched it from waist padding.

Same thing happens...exactly the same...

subantz

Aug 19, 2010, 6:22 PM
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Read the directions and follow the pictures u likes da pictures right/

dingus

Aug 19, 2010, 6:26 PM
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OK. Well, to quote the Unforgiven....

'well, what do I do now?'

'You live with it.'

DMT

edge

Aug 19, 2010, 6:33 PM
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Jacko9 wrote:

Did that already, no help Frown

I have even detatched it from waist padding.

Same thing happens...exactly the same...

It only does that when you high step, and that is no big deal. When you fall and hang in it, the leg loop will support your leg fully across the width of the webbing.

The harness looks fine. Reattach the elastic from the back of the legs to the back of the harness and use it.

patmay81

Aug 19, 2010, 6:38 PM
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It looks like a perfect fit to me. The leg loops are technically not what are keeping you off the ground. They keep the waist (swami) from sliding up and crushing your ribs. I have climbed with just the swami before when mountaineering. Also as mentioned a mountaineering harness could be more ideal.
Do you plan on sitting in your harness a lot, or are you doing more scrambling/hiking? A simple webbing diaper style harness may be more comfortable and practical. look at BD alpine bod or similar harness.

rtwilli4

Aug 19, 2010, 10:29 PM
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what the fuck?

Jacko9

Aug 23, 2010, 8:38 PM
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rtwilli4 wrote:

what the fuck?

lol... don't get too excited...

what is seems to be a problem?

drector

Aug 23, 2010, 10:32 PM
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patmay81 wrote:

The leg loops are technically not what are keeping you off the ground.

They take most of the climbers weigh,t when in a sitting position, and uncomfortable leg loops will be unpleasant really fast.

Since they take a majority of the weight in at least one configuration and position, doesn't that mean they are keeping you off the ground, exactly?

Maybe that was what the previous WTF was about?

Dave

Bats

Aug 23, 2010, 10:32 PM
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j_ung

Aug 24, 2010, 12:35 AM
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Jacko9 wrote:

How does that look? safe enough?
What do you think about waist padding? Is it too close? What if I lose few centimeters in waist...will ti be too big?

Few more:

And here is my problem! This is where I suspected it was too big. Look what happens with leg loop when I climb (bend my leg):

Here it is even more obvious:

Even when I just walk. How annoying!

So, all in all...how does that look? Will I survive fall? Smile

Did I put it on right?
Is it too big?

Should I exchange it for size 1?

If you see anything wrong please say it...

Thank you very much for your time.

It's fine. Not your ass. Your ass is not fine. The fit of the harness is fine. Tongue

(This post was edited by j_ung on Aug 24, 2010, 12:36 AM)

caughtinside

Aug 24, 2010, 12:49 AM
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Hi j_ung!

j_ung

Aug 24, 2010, 11:39 AM
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Hi penis bulge! Say, that harness makes you look fine!

CaptainPolution

Sep 6, 2010, 6:18 PM
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rtwilli4 wrote:

what the fuck?

exactly my thought. people these days are idiots.

breathmint

Sep 7, 2010, 4:18 AM
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CaptainPolution wrote:

rtwilli4 wrote:

what the fuck?

exactly my thought. people these days are idiots.

Especially for responding like that.

CaptainPolution

Sep 7, 2010, 9:10 AM
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breathmint wrote:

CaptainPolution wrote:

rtwilli4 wrote:

what the fuck?

exactly my thought. people these days are idiots.

Especially for responding like that.

come at me bro

breathmint

Sep 7, 2010, 4:10 PM
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CaptainPolution wrote:

breathmint wrote:

CaptainPolution wrote:

rtwilli4 wrote:

what the fuck?

exactly my thought. people these days are idiots.

Especially for responding like that.

come at me bro

group hug

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