Anyone recommend a comfortable harness?

[timberman]

I'm looking to buy a climning harness but i don't want one that is going to cut off the circulation to my legs, so can anyone recommend a nice comfy harness?

cheers

[WeeDee]

I'm looking to buy a climning harness but i don't want one that is going to cut off the circulation to my legs, so can anyone recommend a nice comfy harness?

cheers

 

The 'comfort' of a harness depends on the fit between the harness and the wearer.

There are so many variables that recommending a harness would be like recommending a good pizza topping.

Do you have a chance of trying other people's harnesses?

[MATTMOSS]

I think that the willans harnesses are very good, I have tried a few different ones like the komet butterfly harnesses and others but for the money, comfort and practability I recommend the willans. I never have the leg loops pulled tight and always avoid hanging in my harness unless i have to, so when you say you dont want the harness to cut the blood supply off to your legs- you might want to try changing your technique, just rest and lean back in your harness rather than hanging. hth matt

[timberman]

The 'comfort' of a harness depends on the fit between the harness and the wearer.

There are so many variables that recommending a harness would be like recommending a good pizza topping.

Do you have a chance of trying other people's harnesses?

 

Unfortunately i don't that's why i wanted some recommendations

 

 

I think that the willans harnesses are very good, I have tried a few different ones like the komet butterfly harnesses and others but for the money, comfort and practability I recommend the willans. I never have the leg loops pulled tight and always avoid hanging in my harness unless i have to, so when you say you dont want the harness to cut the blood supply off to your legs- you might want to try changing your technique, just rest and lean back in your harness rather than hanging. hth matt

 

Cheers for the advice, i have been looking at the prices and i have noticed that the willans harness is considerable cheaper than the other harnesses. Andd im not the quickest person at getting up the trees so it tends to hurt a little but ill give your technique a go.

[Will Ayers]

it really is a thing to try before you buy, it depends so deeply on body type and weather you like certain ways one harness works compared to the next. i have climbed in quite a few harnesses, i like the sequoia and the tree magic, my next harness will prob be the tree motion though.

[treesurfer]

i used to use a willans for avwhile and liked it and still do use it occasionally, but tried a komet dragonfly with the semi-rigid seat and then bought one it was that comfortable. i wouldn't go back...the padding in the willans is to bulky and restrictive. they are good tho and if your on a budget they're great, if you do get a willans try and get the clip leg and waist belts as they make getting in and out a lot easier! you need to go some where and try a few. last time i was at honey bros they had a little set up in the back you could try the harness's out on and get a feel for them!

[fergusonforestry]

i used to use a willans for avwhile and liked it and still do use it occasionally, but tried a komet dragonfly with the semi-rigid seat and then bought one it was that comfortable. i wouldn't go back...the padding in the willans is to bulky and restrictive. they are good tho and if your on a budget they're great, if you do get a willans try and get the clip leg and waist belts as they make getting in and out a lot easier! you need to go some where and try a few. last time i was at honey bros they had a little set up in the back you could try the harness's out on and get a feel for them!

everyones different but allot of fowk i know myself included find these good for self induced castration! try and get a shot before you buy

[tree monkey]

the new" Harkie ascend" is a good harness ive only had a little climb in it but i found it good to move in and the thigh supporting leg loops are comfy.Probably be my next buy

[Taupotreeman]

I'm a bit of a larger climber and can highly recommend both the treemotion and the skylotec kolibri. Still getting the adjustment right on the motion as it keeps pinching in the groin of one leg. The Kolibri was comfy from the word go but much heavier.

[ROBDOGSEGABOY]

Petzl sequoia swing all day long for me. Got good seat plate, so if you up tree for while your legs dont go to kip.