|
| matic.m15. 02. 2010 18:51:04 |
Best regards
Question about harness.
What is more recommended: one-piece harness (over shoulders and butt) or regular climbing harness (just over butt) for ferratas??
Thanks for answer
|
|
|
|
| ben15. 02. 2010 19:26:49 |
If asking for ferratas, then one-piece climbing harness is recommended, as with a heavy backpack and low center of gravity, you might flip head over heels. I myself use only the seat part, but you can buy the upper part, connect it to the seat one, and it will hold. Basically, the most important thing is to raise the center of gravity of the attachment point for the self-belay kit.
rgds B
|
|
|
|
| lynx16. 02. 2010 11:40:13 |
Two-piece ones are supposed to be more comfy.
|
|
|
|
| JusAvgustin16. 02. 2010 11:48:58 |
Climbing harness + two prusiks + two carabiners
(self-belay kit)
yeah, once brake does its job you can throw the kit away
|
|
|
|
| sebanakis16. 02. 2010 15:08:09 |
DON'T use prusik if it's really not necessary, because it's static. If prusik were really that good, all would buy it instead of rope.
Self-belay kit costs you about 40€ so...
|
|
|
|
| gregcs116. 02. 2010 22:23:46 |
What do you consider under "prusik"?
|
|
|
|
| turbo17. 02. 2010 05:57:17 |
Self-belay kit definitely. Preferably with "elastic" straps so they don't "flap".
Regarding harness: if only ferratas, one-piece not bad, if occasionally climb too, one-piece or just lower part great (easier donning).
If making protection kit yourself, definitely include belay plate!
|
|
|
|
| sebanakis17. 02. 2010 08:58:45 |
Prusik - auxiliary cord of various thicknesses. Used for anchors, self-protection, rescuing a fallen partner....
Not intended as a climbing rope.
|
|
|
|
| matic.m25. 02. 2010 22:42:54 |
One interesting question for users of one-piece harness..
Today I bought a one-piece Petzl harness and tested it a bit at home. When I sat into it with all my force, it really tightens around my balls and hurts like hell : eek: (regular climbing harness never did that to me). Simulated a fall and think it would crush them.
Has anyone had a similar problem and how did they solve it... Tried adjusting the harness nicely in the crotch all ways, unsuccessfully...
Thanks for help
Best, Matic
|
|
|
|
| mesetar26. 02. 2010 05:31:18 |
Probably nothing wrong with the harness, but with the balls ...., Easter approaching! So stick to two-piece harness, especially with backpack, as center of gravity changes.
|
|
|
|
| m're 126. 02. 2010 09:17:08 |
Problems with balls besides Easter caused by narrower and probably unpadded leg loop straps.
Problem known - don't know why. Harness basically for via ferratas, where falls less frequent than sport climbing and practically hang in harness only rests on modern hard via ferratas. If I speculate, full harnesses with padded straps much pricier, would show in price.
Agree with Mesetar - two-piece smart with heavy pack, no rear load or ultra-light lower part suffices.
|
|
|
|
| JusAvgustin26. 02. 2010 11:20:50 |
Petzl Corax is right choice for me, I don't have that feeling it squeezes in crotch. True not recommended to fall, as it can tighten badly... , when belaying need to transfer weight somehow so harness doesn't press on... anyway, this harness good for all my activities from ferratas to icefalls
best
|
|
|
|
| matic.m26. 02. 2010 11:25:52 |
OK. Thanks for answers. Bought one-piece harness precisely because of heavier backpack I have on ferratas. Will figure something out....
Best, Matic
|
|
|
|
| turbo26. 02. 2010 14:53:30 |
Matic m., solution is not to "fall". Simple ?!
|
|
|
|
| matic.m26. 02. 2010 15:05:37 |
Turbo, I totally agree with you.... So far there has been no injury (after 4 years of ferratas), but still I got the kit for my own safety.
Regards
|
|
|
|
| turbo26. 02. 2010 15:48:26 |
Matic M., there must be a bit of a joke. I use an older Camp harness (one-piece, bottom only) and I have no similar problems. Even on "abseils" nothing "presses" me. In principle, no harness should press or pinch..... Haven't fallen yet, thank God.
|
|
|
|
| JusAvgustin26. 02. 2010 19:53:15 |
Well, I hope you never will...
|
|
|
|
| matic.m26. 02. 2010 22:38:03 |
For fun I'm always welcome... Yeah, I also have that lower climbing harness, and it never chafed me. I got myself a one-piece one for ferratas, and because of the backpack I always carry on me.... The regular harness doesn't press me during rappels either, the one-piece one does... Ugh, to solve the problem...
|
|
|
|
| maiden2. 05. 2010 15:00:32 |
One question. What do you need to know when buying a self-belay kit? What do you think of this one offered on the Kibuba website? Thanks for answers, best regards Jure
|
|
|
|
| aonuk12. 05. 2010 16:54:37 |
I already got it myself, very good for a reasonable price. Recently paid 72 euros for it and no regrets, it's quality.
|
|
|
You must log in to post a comment:
If you do not yet have a username, you must first
register.