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alvchen
Jul 22, 2002, 6:20 AM
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I recently acquired a Size 2 Petzl Corax. My friend has a Size 1 Corax, and his has two black elastic straps, along the waist belt, one on each side of the belay loop. But mine lacks these elastic straps. Should I be concerned? Or are they purely cosmetic?
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jdean
Jul 22, 2002, 10:48 AM
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I don't think there is any cause for concern. I think these things are just to keep your waist belt from moving around too much. I too have a Corax and it also lacks the straps.
M@
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missedyno
Jul 22, 2002, 12:16 PM
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yeah, my guy just bought a corax, and the size 1 he got has the elastic straps, as well as different colour trim.
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wiegs
Jul 22, 2002, 1:28 PM
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Yeah, mine is a size 2, as well, and doesn't have those straps. *shrug*
On a different note, is anyone worried about the buckles catching on a rock and coming undone? I'm not, but my girlfriend insists that i'm going to die Any help here?
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punk
Jul 22, 2002, 1:43 PM
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U will die one day that’s is the only guarantee thing in life I just don’t know when
Tell your GF to…. Simmer down
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pamola
Jul 22, 2002, 2:05 PM
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Mine does have the straps, but I will say I don't like the buckles that much. I am looking for a new harness at this time.
CLIMB ON!
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gjdesormeauxii
Jul 22, 2002, 4:39 PM
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Wiegs,
I wouldn't be all that concerned, after all, you know what a pain it can be trying to get the straps loose. As far as getting them caught, if that's an issue then the harness may be to large, mine latches hug my harness closely and I tend to be more conserned with a draw getting caught up on rock then the latches. You got a top rated harness. Petzl as doesn't put out crappy gear, expensive, but always safe and always well worth the cash.
James
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pir8penguin
Jul 22, 2002, 11:58 PM
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very true. petzl harnesses are top notch, and their harwear is always above par. my corax is sans straps too...which confirms my theory tha the olny difference between the corax and the calidris is the twin air waist belt...right?
never had my buckles catch, but i've got a little belly, too
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alvchen
Jul 23, 2002, 2:59 AM
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The Twin-Air Waist Belt does look like the only difference, besides the beautiful purple color. Does anyone know why some come with the black straps, and some don't?
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pbcowboy77
Jul 23, 2002, 6:42 AM
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I have the calidris and the only diffrence between it and the corax is the waist belt. Mine is a size 2 and it has the black straps. I want to know what the hell they are for. It seems that the adjustment straps should run through them beacuse I have a problem with the ends of the waist belt riding up and it bugs. Does anyone eles have this problem?
You know what, I think I'm gonna call Petzl and find out about The mystery of the Little Black Strap
Climb safe and don't drive angry
-Zac
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from what i know..the corax does not have the elastic straps while the calidris (maroon coloured harness) has those elastics..
actually u guys are wrong that the only difference between corax and the calidris is only the air vents behind..another difference is that the calidris has a longer waist line compared to the corax..therefore the buckles of the corax are touching against your skin if u are climbing shirtless..only realised this after the corax..
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alvchen
Jul 23, 2002, 10:17 PM
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My friend and I ordered our Corax's together from sportextreme.com, his being a Size 1, my being a Size 2. But his has the elastic straps. I've also seen the elastic straps on Size 2 Corax's at REI.
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pbcowboy77
Aug 14, 2002, 3:04 AM
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I found out after asking many of sales people that don't climb and getting stupid replys, but I did find out what the hell the "little black straps are for." The buckle comes apart and if you have a problem of the waist belt ridding up you run the strap through it. As far as the question of why some have them and some don't...that mystery still stands. Oh well I have them.
-Zac
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pir8penguin
Aug 14, 2002, 4:12 AM
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the "twin air" waste belt design is overall wider, and longer, and has a vented design in the back.
the length and width are also part of the new "twin air" design.
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dantman
Aug 14, 2002, 12:48 PM
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Love My Corax
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tygereye
Aug 14, 2002, 2:13 PM
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Also have a Corax and love it. I think mine's a size 1 and I don't have the straps either. I've had it for almost a year now.
Petzl gear's much cheaper here in South Africa than other American brands. Quality wise it's top notch.
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phillyb285
Aug 16, 2002, 1:51 AM
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i just got a petzl harness today! yippe
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pir8penguin
Aug 16, 2002, 2:33 AM
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their great, aren't they? so, who'd ever go back to doubling back after they've owned a petzl??
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waxman
Aug 17, 2002, 4:07 PM
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I love my corax. My friends all spend time double backing all of their straps as I just give four quick tugs and away I go. I think their jealous!
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coreyr
Aug 17, 2002, 4:52 PM
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I'm also a corax owner and love it. It's a great all around climbing harness, as I plan on getting into mountaineering.
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stevematthys
Aug 17, 2002, 7:14 PM
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got a corax too. nice harness
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drumbum
Aug 17, 2002, 9:40 PM
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First off, i love my corax . . . secondly i wear a size one, and i know what your talking about, but i dotn see why you should have a problem . . .
and about the buckles coming undone . . . not likley as long as you keep the straps clipped into the things above the util loops
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pir8penguin
Aug 18, 2002, 5:18 AM
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those clips above the gear loops are just to keep the webbinb out of the way. anything would work there, like a rubber band or something. i've seen a band used where this guy was really thin, and the straps went way psat the second clip.
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djnibs
Aug 18, 2002, 8:41 PM
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I take it a corax is recommend? it is my first harness. i should be getting it on wednesday if all goes well. my gf is getting the same one as me, but diff colour. should i get one or not??? will i regret spending the extra $$$ for a great harness????
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