Women's Momentum Harness

<p>A climbing harness is the piece of body equipment that connects a climber to the rope. It wraps around the waist and thighs, attaches to the rope at a single hard point in the front, and is what makes climbing with a partner safe — if the climber slips, the harness is what catches them. Every climber who climbs anything taller than a bouldering wall owns one.</p><p>The Black Diamond Momentum is one of the most common harnesses in the sport. It's what most climbing gyms hand out at their rental counter, and it's what most climbers buy first when they're ready to own their own. This is the women's-specific version: the waistbelt sits a little higher and the leg loops are tapered for a more comfortable fit than the unisex Momentum.</p><p>Black Diamond is one of the two or three brand names every climber recognizes — they make gear that's actually trusted on real walls. Dual-core construction spreads pressure evenly so the harness stays comfortable on long routes. A Speed Adjust waistbelt buckle makes putting it on a five-second affair instead of a fumble. Four gear loops give a place to clip carabiners and other climbing tools. Works equally well in a gym, on an outdoor sport route, or on a longer multi-pitch climb.</p><p>One important note for a gift: this is a fit-sensitive item. Sizes run XS through LG, by waist measurement (XS: 26-29", SM: 28-31", MD: 30-33", LG: 33-36"). If you don't know what size to grab, this is a gift to either coordinate on quietly or to give as a card-and-link combo. For a climber who's just getting started, or whose old harness is starting to fray and needs replacing, it's an excellent, well-respected pick. Starts at $58.88.</p>