Men's Momentum Harness

<p>A climbing harness is the body equipment that connects a climber to the rope. It loops around the waist and thighs, attaches to the rope at a single hard point in the front, and is the difference between "fall and get caught" and "fall and don't get caught." Every climber who climbs anything taller than a bouldering wall owns one.</p><p>The Black Diamond Momentum is the standard. It's the harness most climbing gyms hand out at the rental counter, the one most new climbers buy first, and the one plenty of experienced climbers stick with for gym days and casual outdoor sessions because it just works. This is the men's cut, with a longer rise and different leg-loop geometry than the women's Momentum.</p><p>Black Diamond is one of the brand names every climber recognizes — they've been making climbing equipment since the late 70s and they're trusted on everything from local crags to Himalayan peaks. The Momentum's dual-core construction spreads pressure evenly across the waistbelt so it stays comfortable on long routes. A Speed Adjust waistbelt buckle gets it on in seconds. Four pressure-molded gear loops give the climber a place to clip carabiners, quickdraws, and other tools they'll need on a route. Works in the gym, on outdoor sport routes, and on most multi-pitch climbs.</p><p>Important: this is a fit-sensitive item. Sizes run XS through XXL, by waist measurement (XS: 24-27", SM: 27-30", MD: 30-33", LG: 33-36", XL: 36-39", XXL: 40-45"). If you don't know what size to grab, this is one to either coordinate on quietly or give as a card-and-link combo so they can pick their own size. Otherwise, an excellent and well-respected pick — solid for someone just getting into climbing or replacing an aging harness. Starts at $68.88.</p>