Brand: Black Diamond
Category: Harnesses
Recommended by Peter Thomas, Guide — Golden, CO
Highlights: durable, comfortable
The Women's Solution Guide Harness is a versatile and durable climbing harness designed for women who tackle a variety of climbing challenges year-round. With its innovative design and thoughtful features, it ensures comfort and functionality whether you're scaling granite walls or icy faces. 1. Designed specifically for women with a tailored rise and waistband shape for optimal fit. 2. Features large gear loops that can hold up to 15 quickdraws each, perfect for extensive climbs. 3. Adjustable leg loops and ice clipper slots provide flexibility for both summer and winter climbing activities. 4. Innovative Contour Edge leg loops and waist maintain rigidity in the center while softening at the edges to reduce pressure points. 5. Seamless Dyneema Infinity Loop enhances belaying efficiency and durability. 6. Includes a rated rear fifth gear loop for easy access to additional gear. 7. Lightweight construction ensures ease of movement without compromising strength. The Women's Solution Guide Harness is ideal for climbers of all skill levels who engage in various climbing activities, including sport, trad, and alpine climbing. It excels in diverse environments, from desert towers to icy terrains, making it suitable for year-round use. This harness is particularly beneficial for long climbs and extended belays, providing comfort and support during demanding ascents.
Price: $119.95
- Who it's for
- Climbers who need one harness across multiple disciplines — trad, sport, ice, mixed, and alpine. The adjustable leg loops make it practical for layered cold-weather outings.
- What people are saying
- Hosts consistently praise the roomy gear loops, durability, and comfort at hanging belays. The adjustable leg loops and ice clipper slots are called out as key functional wins.
- Worth noting
- Kevlar construction is noted for long-term durability. Black Diamond recently enlarged the gear loops — a specific upgrade hosts flag as meaningful for carrying a full rack.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Women's Solution Guide Harness for?
Climbers who need one harness across multiple disciplines — trad, sport, ice, mixed, and alpine. The adjustable leg loops make it practical for layered cold-weather outings.
What do experts say about the Women's Solution Guide Harness?
Hosts consistently praise the roomy gear loops, durability, and comfort at hanging belays. The adjustable leg loops and ice clipper slots are called out as key functional wins.
What should you know before buying the Women's Solution Guide Harness?
Kevlar construction is noted for long-term durability. Black Diamond recently enlarged the gear loops — a specific upgrade hosts flag as meaningful for carrying a full rack.
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What other hosts are saying
6 experts recommend the Black Diamond Women's Solution Guide Harness.
Carol Viau, AMGA Certified Ski Guide/SPI, PSIA L3 Ski Instructor, Via Ferrata Guide
Happy with this BD harness. I personally like adjustable leg loops in case I'm wearing extra layers.
Recommended in Climbing Gear
I currently use an Black Diamond technician harness (no longer manufactured) for my ice/mixed climbing, but this harness is their new, very similar product. Simple, robust all-around harness with ice clipper loops.
Recommended in Helmets, Harnesses & Attachment Accessories
Joe Kalis, Oncology Pharmacist / Aspiring Guide
My personal all-around harness for ice, trad, and alpine routes. Carries a lot of gear and carries it well! Adjustable to fit over whatever layers are needed on an outing.
Recommended in Ice Climbing
Black Diamond recently made the guide harnesses have bigger gear loops! These harnesses are made with Kevlar to help them last a super long time. Great for a durable Joshua Tree harness
Recommended in Harnesses
Great harness for all types of rock climbing; sport and trad, single and multi pitch. Lightweight but still very comfortable at hanging belays. Roomy gear loops to fit your entire rack. Don't worry, you don't have to be a guide to buy one of these!
Recommended in Rock Climbing Mentorship Program
