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.

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.

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

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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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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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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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This harness is perfect for it's intended use,hence the name,alpine.At 14 oz.,it is light and compact,and you do not need to step through the leg loops.This is handy when wearing crampons and a heavy pack.

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This is an alpine climbing harness- not a sport climbing harness (A hard fall could cut short any dreams of raising kids, gentlemen), not a harness designed for canyoneering (you are sliding on your a** ... hello?). Just wanted to clear that up. For it's intended purpose (alpine climbing and glacier travel) it works beautifully- the lack of a attached belay loop and easily removable leg loops allows you to easily get the harness on and off in crampons and shed bulky layers when it is time to heed the call of nature. For ice climbing it is really the ticket for exactly the same reasons- If you are wearing 3+ layers of clothing anyway where is the need for padding?

The design is simplicity itself, works well and is very light. Enough said.

rattled.

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Even though i dont do any ice climbing or anything i couldnt tell you about how it does in those kind of conditions. I do rappel alot in my home town (Birmingham), and I accasionally do some boulder and cliff climbing from time to time. This is not a very comfortable harness, but it does well if you are prusick climbing.

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Even though i dont do any ice climbing or anything i couldnt tell you about how it does in those kind of conditions. I do rappel alot in my home town (Birmingham), and I accasionally do some boulder and cliff climbing from time to time. This is not a very comfortable harness, but it does well if you are prusick climbing.

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Even though i dont do any ice climbing or anything i couldnt tell you about how it does in those kind of conditions. I do rappel alot in my home town (Birmingham), and I accasionally do some boulder and cliff climbing from time to time. This is not a very comfortable harness, but it does well if you are prusick climbing.

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