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Amazingracer wrote:I have used a Superavanti from Petzl on loan for a while now, and I really like it. Thinking of purchasing one for myself, but I saw the Peztl Fractio and it looks like the Superavanti except the metal attachment points and the double strap. Didnt know if anyone knows if the double strap or metal attachment points make a noticeable difference.
fuzzy-hair-man wrote:I'd also add that the metal rings (in my mind anyway) are a bad thing, as they let your D or delta mailon rotate easier than the webbing loops of the superavanti, this gets really annoying when on rope (yes my harness was done up tight). The plus for the metal rings is they can help to make your mailon a little less cluttered and may be marginally easier to get the harness done up (I don't really find this to be the case)
Some people who use a frog and have a seperate cord to link thier upper ascender to thier harness can also use a metal ring to attach this cord and it keeps the knot away from your Croll. The downside (minor) is if the metal ring were to break your upper ascender wouldn't be attached to your harness, although I think the likely hood of this being an issue is slim.
paul wrote:The last couple of harnesses (I don't collect them - only replace older ones!), including my current one, is the "Digger" models made by a Czhecoslovakian company called "Singing Rock". These are easy to get here in the UK - I don't know about the US.
Amazingracer wrote:Question though about the Digger, i see the two criss cross straps in the back, about where do those place on your body? Is it like a bum strap to act like a seat?
Amazingracer wrote:Im looking for something that will be very comforatble while sitting on rope hanging from my frog ascenders, but still be comforatble while actually ascending, rappeling, and walking around the cave.
Amazingracer wrote:I found a website called Bernie's Cafe from the UK, and it looks like I can get one of these harness and shipping for about 39GBP ($80USD). If thats true, thats an excellent deal as the Petzls cost around $90USD jsut by themselves.
mntnacvr wrote:LOVE my Torca-very comfortable, and bomb-proof.
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