Ophir 3 Slide Harness - Dark Gentian

How do you climb most?

• Gym & sport: lightweight, minimal padding, self-locking waist buckle, two or three gear loops
• Trad: four or more gear loops, thicker waist padding for long belays, a haul loop for multi-pitch
• Alpine & mountaineering: low weight over padding, fully adjustable so you can put it on over crampons without untying
• Ice & mixed: fully adjustable leg loops to fit over winter layers, plus clipper slots for ice screws

Know the parts that matter

• Belay loop: the strongest, most load-tested point — where your belay device or locking carabiner goes
• Waist belt: sits above the hip bones; wider padding for hanging, thinner to save weight
• Gear loops: two on most sport harnesses, four or more for trad and alpine racking

Does it fit properly?

• Waist belt above the hip bones with no more than a two-finger gap
• Sit mid-range on the adjustment, so there's room to size over a jacket or down for summer
• Weight-test it hanging if you can — you should sit upright without straining
• Check the EN 12277 and/or UIAA certification before you buy, wherever you buy it