Black Diamond Product Reviews and Ratings - Harnesses - Momentum AL Climbing Harness from Mountain Gear

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Brand:Black Diamond

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Sport, trad, ice or alpine, the biometrically shaped Momentum AL Harness from Black Diamond does it all with adjustable, legloops, lightweight, molded gear loops, and a unique, bullhorn-shaped waistbelt with cushy foam padding and mesh lining.<ul><li>Adjustable leg loops accommodate extra clothing, crampons or big boots</li><li>New molded gear loops are lighter, easier to access and less obtrusive</li><li>The bullhorn shaped waistbelt is designed for freedom of movement and provides incredible comfort</li><li>Cushy closed-cell foam and a supple 3-D mesh lining</li><li>Full strength haul loop</li></ul><ul><li>Weight: 14.8 ounces</li><ul><li>Haul loop: yes</li><ul><li>Gear loops: 4</li><ul><li>Padded waist: yes</li><ul><li>Padded leg loops: yes</li><ul><li>Droppable leg loops: yes</li></ul>Specifications based on size Medium.

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.1 stars

(based on 21 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Sizing:

Feels true to size(13)

Pros:

Comfortable(19), Durable(18), Simple(12)

Best Uses:

Bouldering(4), Casual(3), Indoor(9), Long climbs(8), Outdoors(13)

Describe Yourself:

Avid climber(6), Casual/ recreational(4), Getting started(5)

Well worth the money

By Johnny B

from Indianapolis In. on 3/31/2008

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Comfortable, Durable, Simple

Cons:

hard adjustments/buckles

Best Uses:

Bouldering, Indoor, Long Climbs, Outdoor, Sprint Climbs

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I purchased 3 of these harnesses for an up comming adventure race. my team has been practicing the climing and rappeling in these harnesses. They are comfortable, many gear loops, extreamly light weight and takes up little room in your packs. I do not like the adjustment buckles, they are very hard to get adjusted (very stiff and tight). Even after many climbs they still are brutaly hard to adjust. this is my only draw back on the harness.

Great Value. Great Product

By Cory G

from Milton, WV on 3/31/2008

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Comfortable, Durable, Simple

Best Uses:

Indoor, Outdoor

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great price and a great product. Just getting starting to climb and the price is great for a college guy. Very comfy for a great product!

own one bought this one for my son

By wingnut

from Claremore Oklahoma on 3/27/2008

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Comfortable, Durable

Best Uses:

Bouldering, Outdoor

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My son is very happy with this harness , we ordered a focus XL first and it did not fit as advertised. [...].

wierd fit, but good

By kevin from central valley, california on 3/24/2008

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Comfortable

Cons:

Wierd fitting

Best Uses:

Indoor, Outdoor

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

it is very comfy. i bought the medium and found that the waist barely fit and the legs were too loose, but my waist wont grow much and ill wear big pants. overall good though. wha-tcha gonna do. (the only reason i marked true to size was because it was kind of in the middle, parts were big and parts were small)

Good Value

By Stew the future Everester

from Graham, NC on 3/20/2008

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Comfortable, Durable, Simple

Best Uses:

Indoor, Long Climbs, Outdoor

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Good harness for price, but the waist strap is a little tough to adjust but i can live with it.

Momentum

By Drew

from MI on 3/18/2008

Sizing:

Feels full size too small

Pros:

Comfortable

Best Uses:

Indoor, Long Climbs, Outdoor

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Plan on buying the next size up if your shopping by catalog. Otherwise try it on first at a store, then order.

Hey this baby does it's job!!!

By Dootin

from Logan, UT on 3/13/2008

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Comfortable

Best Uses:

Indoor, Outdoor

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I got my first climbs on this harness over Spring Break and wow, was it a blast. Harness did exactly what it was built for so i have zero complaints. Would recommend this to anyone that is getting started.

Quality harness; be careful about sizing

By theophile

from Eugene, OR on 3/6/2008

Sizing:

Feels half size too big

Pros:

Durable

Best Uses:

Indoor

Describe Yourself:

Avid Climber

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I bought a large because my waist is a size 34, but I have the leg loops as tight as they can go but they are still a bit too loose, and my legs aren't even that skinny. But everything else about the harness is great. I would simply recommend to potential buyers: if your waist falls right between sizes, go with the smaller.

Service & Delivery comments:

Delivery was very prompt!

Good overall harness

By rgord1

from Rochester, NY on 3/4/2008

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Comfortable, Durable, Simple

Cons:

A little bit of rubbing

Best Uses:

Bouldering, Indoor, Long Climbs, Outdoor

Describe Yourself:

Avid Climber

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I just used it indoors and it worked perfectly, comfortable and easy to use.

Excellent!

By SmokieStowe from East TN/West NC on 2/4/2008

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Comfortable, Durable, Simple

Best Uses:

Indoor, Long Climbs, Outdoor

Describe Yourself:

Casual/Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This harness has an excellent fit and is comfortable at the gym or on longer routes. In the last 2 yrs or so I've used it top roping and sport climbing, and it is great for both. If you're into the super fast stuff this might be a little on the heavy side for you. I even wore it for six hours straight at an indoor comp recently it was fine.

Great fit

By skyer08

from Charlottesville, VA on 11/27/2007

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Comfortable, Durable

Best Uses:

Great gear loops, Long Climbs, Outdoor, Sprint Climbs

Describe Yourself:

Avid Climber

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I can fit about 6 draws per gear loop and they sit well around my waist so it's easy to pull a biner off the back loops. I switched from a Petzl harness, and I still like the Petzl-back system of double backing better.

Good Stuff

By Huff from Ona, West Virginia on 11/14/2007

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Comfortable, Durable, Simple

Cons:

A little hard to adjust

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Very comfortable harness, a little tough to adjust the waist but nothing too bad. Overall a great harness for the price

Years of great use

By Climber

from Salt Lake City, UT on 8/24/2007

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Adjustable leg loops, Comfortable, Durable, Low cost

Best Uses:

Long Climbs, Outdoor

Describe Yourself:

Avid Climber

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

You could spend a lot more and get less. The Momentum AL is a great value.

Solid Sit Harnes

By ouch

from Tuscaloosa, AL on 8/22/2007

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Comfortable, Durable, Simple

Best Uses:

Long Climbs, Outdoor, Sprint Climbs

Describe Yourself:

Avid Climber

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Put a full day of sport climbing on this harness after getting it in the mail-- it did great. It's comfortable, simple to get on and off, and nice gear loops. For the price you can't beat it with a stick, and if you did, it would still hold up.

great harness

By Brian

from New york on 8/21/2007

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Comfortable, Durable, Simple

Describe Yourself:

Avid Climber

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

used it for a trip to rumney (sport climbing) and thought it was great. I don't think you could use it to trad climb, not enough gear loops, but I thought the gear loops were great for sport.

Great harness

By CrazyClimber

from Lynchburg, VA on 8/21/2007

Sizing:

Feels half size too small

Pros:

Comfortable, Durable

Cons:

Difficult to put on

Best Uses:

Bouldering, Outdoor

Describe Yourself:

Casual/Recreational, Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Overall a great harness. I've only been climbing for 3 months but it hasn't failed me yet. The loops help a lot! My previous harness didn't have loops and it was a pain to climb with quick draws and cams hanging down but with the loops it's fast and easy to snap on and off.

Nice Haress at a good price

By Hooked....

from Atlanta on 12/5/2006

Sizing:

Leg loops are large, Waist Belt - true to size

Pros:

Comfortable, Durable, Leg loops are comfortable, Simple

Cons:

Gear loops are small

Best Uses:

Indoor climbing, Outdoor climbing

The harness is very comfortable, the waist belt is true to size. The leg loop sizing is fine for winter gear but indoor there is less ability to tighten the leg loops.

Good Buy For The Money

By a-Maze-d from Sheridan, WY on 10/13/2006

Pros:

Durable, Moves with you, Simple

Cons:

Difficult to put on

Best Uses:

Casual

Pretty good starter harness, cheap for the quality. Have used on gym, trad and sport routes. Loops are a little small for a big trad rack. Buckle is a little tricky to fasten.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Comfy, all-purpose harness

By JP

from Auburn, AL on 7/20/2006

Pros:

Adjustable leg loops, affordable, Comfortable, Durable, Velcro strap is nice

Cons:

Threaded belt buckle

Best Uses:

All around, Casual, Extreme conditions

The velcro strap is nice in that it holds the harness taught while you thread through the buckle. However, I've used harnesses that were a bit easier to manage. Overall, very good harness.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Wow!

By MV

from New Hampshire on 2/1/2006

Pros:

Comfortable, Durable, Simple, Wide range (ice to gym)

Best Uses:

Extreme conditions

This is a really good piece of gear. I can wear it with a pair of shorts and t-shirt in the gym, or pull it over lots of layers for climbing ice (you need lots of layers here in NH). Design is simple and easy to put on. As a FAA Master Parachute repairman, I am picky-picky-picky.............this is a good piece of gear. After a 25 year layoff from climbing, it's amazing how things have changed.

"Just the right tool for the job"

By Big T

from Portage, MI on 1/21/2006

Pros:

Comfortable, Durable, Simple

Best Uses:

Casual

so far i have only used my harness in the gym but have been very satisfied. I plan on taking it down south with me once it warms up and giving it a real test but i'm sure it will stand up. the only thing that could be a little better is the gear loops are a little small if you are hauling a whole trad rack. Overall this is a great harness for the money.

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