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Review on Petzl Full Body Harness Adults Black Outdoor Recreation by Chris Ostby

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Climbing harness for pregnant women!

When looking for a maternity harness, it was difficult to find this harness, so I hope this review will increase your chances of finding it! Pregnant climbing! Dishes for pregnant women! Dishes for pregnant women! The girl who works on my climbing wall told me that the best maternity harness is made by Petzl and that the Petzl maternity harness is much more comfortable than other brands/models (I think she meant the mountain mom). I ordered size 2 based on the Q&A above and while it fits there is a lot of extra straps so I would like to choose size 1 (I'm 5ft 7in normally 140# dress size 8 pants size 6 - 7, now 165# and 5 months pregnant, weight gain concentrated in abdomen). After trying it on, I was a bit skeptical that it would be comfortable enough for indoor training. but went ahead and tried it. I was pleasantly surprised that it was perfect for climbing, dismounting and belaying my 170# man on the top rope. It's easy to put on and take off as it doesn't have a double back buckle to tighten or remove (weird at first but you get used to it quickly). The rope or carabiner is passed through both loops at chest height. Look at the picture and make sure you don't over tighten the shoulder straps, they shouldn't be pressing against your chest but there should be room to breathe. I left enough room to slip 1-2 fingers between the leg loops and my feet. I would recommend wearing what I did: tight shorts and a 3/4 sleeve t-shirt or long sleeve t-shirt underneath to avoid pinching (I had NO pinching). To be honest the worst part is walking around in it because the leg straps got caught in my crotch. Have fun climbing! Anton's wife

Pros
  • Camping
Cons
  • Some difficulties