Brand: Black Diamond
Category: Harnesses
Recommended by Cole Thompson, Mountain Guide — Boulder, CO
Highlights: lightweight
The Black Diamond Couloir Harness is a lightweight, technical harness designed for serious alpine adventures, offering exceptional comfort and functionality in challenging environments. Its compact design and advanced features make it an essential companion for climbers and skiers tackling demanding terrain. 1. Ultralight construction with breathable, low-profile vari-width Dynex monofilament webbing for maximum durability and comfort. 2. One-speed buckle on the waist with easy-adjust wings for quick and secure fitting, even while wearing skis or crampons. 3. Diaper-style leg loops facilitate effortless on and off, enhancing usability in dynamic conditions. 4. Patented Infinity Loop for belaying, designed to prevent belay-loop-shift and ensure reliable performance. 5. Four Ice Clipper slots and integrated ice screw slots in each leg loop to minimize gear clanking during approaches and glacier travel. 6. Two webbing gear loops for secure attachment of cordalettes, extra biners, and essential climbing gear. The Couloir Harness is ideal for technical big mountain lines, crevassed ski terrain, and moderate glacier climbs, making it perfect for advanced climbers and skiers. It excels in alpine environments where weight and packability are critical, ensuring that users can easily carry it in their packs or pockets. This harness is designed for those who demand high performance and reliability in challenging conditions, whether during winter expeditions or summer alpine ascents.
Price: $99.95
- Who it's for
- Ski mountaineers and glacier travelers who need a harness that works while wearing skis and boots. Notes focus specifically on ski mountaineering objectives rather than general climbing or cragging.
- What people are saying
- Hosts consistently highlight it as lightweight and reliable for ski mountaineering use. Notes are thin and one-sided — no criticism or disagreement is present.
Cole Thompson's review
Great lightweight harness for glacier travel while on skis
Recommended by Cole Thompson, Mountain Guide
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Couloir Harness for?
Ski mountaineers and glacier travelers who need a harness that works while wearing skis and boots. Notes focus specifically on ski mountaineering objectives rather than general climbing or cragging.
What do experts say about the Couloir Harness?
Hosts consistently highlight it as lightweight and reliable for ski mountaineering use. Notes are thin and one-sided — no criticism or disagreement is present.
What does Cole Thompson say about the Couloir Harness?
Great lightweight harness for glacier travel while on skis
Why does Cole Thompson recommend Black Diamond?
Cole Thompson recommends the Black Diamond Couloir Harness for harnesses. Great lightweight harness for glacier travel while on skis
Is the Couloir Harness a good harnesse?
Yes — Cole Thompson recommends the Couloir Harness by Black Diamond as their harnesses pick. Great lightweight harness for glacier travel while on skis
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