Climbing Gear: Choosing a Climbing Harness

You may have noticed that there are many different types of harnesses to choose from. Each brand and model offers something different so how do we know we are choosing the right one? Harnesses come with different gear loop sizes, made with different material and have different adjustability. One harness may be best used for ice and alpine climbing while another is more suitable for projecting a hard sport route. In this video, CMRCA Team Member Jon Imong provides tips and tricks for choosing a harness that is most suited to your style of climbing.

**Climbing in inherently dangerous. This video is not a substitution for personal instruction with a professional instructor or a guide.**