Black Diamond

AirNet Harness - Men's

LIGHTWEIGHT BUT SOLID, OUTSTANDING QUALITY

I am new to climbing, and my opinion may be off on this harness, but I am firmly convinced that BD is producing quality, excellent products. The materials are light, but durable. Flexible, yet sturdy. I couldnt be happier and excited to hit the walls!

Unacceptable leg loops

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

Medium

Height:

5' 8"

Weight:

170

Leg loops folded over under weight immediately. I have the correct size, as the large was too big on me. My legs are on the bigger side but fit in the leg loops well - until I'm hanging in it or belaying.

Better than my padded harness

I was pleasantly surprised that this is more comfortable to hang in than my padded harness. Like the other reviews say, it is much more packable and easy to walk in too.

Can't even use it

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Size Bought:

Medium

Don't use their sizing chart. Order maybe 2-3 sizes larger than you need. Im a 32" waist and could barely squeeze into it. After it was on the left hand gear loop was way around my back where your chalk bag would hang. I ordered the Momentum harness I already had and lasted me years. On the positives, it is very light weight and very small. I wish it would have fit properly.

Amazingly light, but still comfortable!

I climbed in it twice now, and love it for hard sport climbing when every ounce matters. Very nice and light and you forget it's there.

18 Month Review

Used this harness about twice a week (4 hrs a week) for 18 months for indoor climbing. Very lightweight and with reasonable comfort for the cut down design. Good for indoor use ! However you will have to trade durability against low weight as I now need to replace the harness as the tie in points have worn out in that 18 month period. Maybe not unexpected given the nature of the harness but you are paying a premium price for it so bear in mind if you are looking for something that lasts a little longer.

Everything you need, nothing you don’t.

Love how light this is. As comfortable as the arcteryx ones I’ve always worn.

Super compact and lightweight but not perfect

The BD Airnet harness is amazingly compact and lightweight. It packs small which is great for travel and long approaches with lots of gear. It's not the most comfortable harness but it's not uncomfortable. My main complaints have to do with the gear loops. The front ones are set too far back to make them convenient to access quickly, and the rear ones being unprotected fabric don't seem very durable so I can't see using this for alpine or long trad routes.

Great sport harness with 1 major caveat

If you have read reviews on this harness, you will realize that it is a niche harness. The weight savings, compact nature, and standing comfort are amazing compared to the Solution. I often forget I even have it on. Now for the caveat. It is far less comfortable on the legs and groin when falling, or when taking a fall while belaying. Noticeably so. But in the gym and sport crag days, I think the pros far outweigh the cons.

Exceptional Harness

This harness is meant for sport climbing and does not have a lot of extras like adjustable leg straps or large gear loops. I find it extremely sleek looking and it fits well. The only reason I did not give it a 10 was it's lack of comfort. You will quickly find that sitting back in this harness for extended periods of time is not a pleasure. I still highly recommend it for indoor sport climbing.