Climbing Harnesses(13) Product(s)

The two main types of climbing harness are:

Sit harnesses – these can be used for an array of tasks, including sports climbing, ice climbing and mountaineering. A sit harness consists of a waist belt and two leg loops which will allow you to sit comfortably in them when hanging.

Full body harnesses – these climbing harnesses are mainly used for mountaineering, as they can be quite uncomfortable for sporting. This is because they are more restrictive than sit harnesses.

The lifespan of your climbing harness depends on how often you plan on using it, so it’s important that you take these figures as a rough guideline.

If you’ve never used your harness, it will last the maximum amount of time as set by the manufacturer (usually 10-15 years).

If you’ve only used it once, it will last 5-10 years (depending on the brand).

If you’ve used it monthly, it will last around 5 years.

If you’ve used it weekly, it will last around 3 years.

If you’ve used it daily, it will last no longer than 1 year.

Most importantly – if you feel like something is ‘off’ or your climbing harness feels a bit too flimsy for your liking, we strongly recommend that you replace your climbing harness ASAP.

There are many factors impact the lifespan of a climbing harness, so it’s always better to be safe than sorry. After all, it is your life on the line (quite literally!).