Rope Rescue/Equipment/Need/Chest harness

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Revision as of 03:40, 18 September 2015

Requirements

• 3 chest harnesses @ ~$50 : total ~$150
• fits all or a wide range

Products

In order of preference

Black Diamond Vario Chest

A simple chest harness for upright stability.

Item# BD6500710000ALL1

• http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en-us/shop/climb/harnesses/vario-chest-harness
  • 1 size
    • 24-46"
  • $44.95 USD (2015-09-17)

Description

When upright stability is needed, the lightweight, durable and affordable Vario Chest is your choice.

   Traditional buckles
   Constructed from wide nylon webbing
   Must be worn with a sit harness; cannot be used alone

Tech Specs

• Series : Classic Series
• Weight : 255 g (9 oz)
• Size Range : Fits chest sizes 61-117 cm (24-46 in)

CAMP Figure 8 Chest Harness

• less preferred because actually 2 sizes
• 1 size fits most
• Figure 8 Chest
• MOUNTAINEERING, CAVING, INSTITUTIONAL/GROUP

• Wide 45 mm webbing for comfort
• One size fits most

Many climbers rig a chest harness from webbing, but these are difficult to adjust as layers change and the carabiner is likely to smack them in the face during a fall. The Figure 8 chest harness is superior to any rigged chest harness. The buckles are located under the arms where they are out of the way of pack shoulder straps. Use a locking carabiner to clip the chest harness to the rope that is tied into the sit harness.

• 298 g, 10.5 oz (1 XS – L)
• 320 g, 11.3 oz (2 XL)

• ID: 0909
• CE: Yes
• UIAA: Yes
• chest size:
  • 1 XS – L 61-110cm 24 – 43.3in
  • 2 XL 61-135cm 24 – 53.1in
• 0909: Figure 8 Chest (1 XS – L) – $34.95 USD
• 0909: Figure 8 Chest (2 XL) – $34.95 USD

• http://www.camp-usa.com/products/harnesses/figure-8-chest-harness.asp
  • $34.95 (2015-09-17)

CMI Chest Harness

• model: HAR5(Chest Harness)

Designed as an adjunct to any of our seat harnesses to form a full-body harness. Not to be used without a seat harness. Adjustable up to 42" chest. *carabiner not included.

• Weight: 6oz
• Strength: 2,250

• http://www.cmi-gear.com/collections/harnesses/products/har5-chest-harness
  • US$46.15 (2015-09-17)

Discounted

Mammut Liberty Adjustable

• Mammut Liberty Adjustable
  • no longer offered

Petzl Top Croll

• Petzl Top Croll
  • not independent of sit harness. Does this meet the standard?
  • designed for Petzl Falcon Ascent

Petzl Top

• Petzl Top
  • not independent of sit harness. Does this meet the standard?
  • designed for Petzl sit harness