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Lightweight, packable harness ideal for mixed winter/alpine terrain or ski mountaineering.
Black Diamond says:
Lightweight and extremely packable, the redesigned Couloir is still the harness of choice for mountaineers and skiers on steep snow climbs, short rappels and technical glacier travel, and now features an updated breathable vari-width Dynex monofilament webbing construction and our innovative Infinity Belay Loop.
For technical big mountain lines, crevassed ski terrain or moderate glacier climbs, the Black Diamond Couloir harness is a full-featured technical harness that packs down to the size of an orange and easily stashes in your pack or jacket pocket. Redesigned with a breathable, low-profile vari-width Dynex monofilament webbing that’s ultralight and durable, the Couloir comes with one speed buckle on the waist with easy-adjust wings and diaper-style leg loops that make for easy on and off while wearing skis or crampons. The Couloir also includes our patented Infinity Loop for belaying, which is durable, low profile, and eliminates the dreaded belay-loop-shift when the belay loop seam catches. Four Ice Clipper slots pair with an integrated ice screw slot in each leg loop to reduce clanking during long approaches and flat glacier travel, and two webbing gear loops secure cordalettes, extra biners and other essential gear.
Our Verdict
The updated Couloir harness is perfect for mountaineering on mixed terrain or ski mountaineering where you don't need to wear a harness all the time. It's lightweight material and minimalist design makes it perfect for technical mountaineering as long as you're not planning on hanging around in it all day. It doesn't have much in the way of padding, so wouldn't be suited to climbing wall or general crag use but if you're counting every gram and tackling technical routes then the Couloir will fit the bill.
The first thing I notice when taking a look at the Couloir harness is just how small it packs down to. To say you wouldn't notice it if it was in your rucksack is an understatement. Despite the low profile and lightweight design the Couloir includes 2 gear loops and has ice screw slots on each leg look which is a nice way of preventing too much gear clang! The leg loop clips also allow easier access if you have larger mountaineering or ski boots on so the harness can be put on easily without have to de-robe too much. The seamless belay loop is a nice innovative feature and the buckle is very neat and unobtrusive.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
PLEASE NOTE: FOR SAFETY REASONS THIS PRODUCT IN NON-RETURNABLE UNLESS FAULTY.
Features
- Redesigned ultralight construction with breathable vari-width Dynex monofilament webbing
- Patent-pending full-strength Infinity Loop for belaying, which is durable, lightweight and seamless
- Speed buckle and diaper-style design for easy on/off while wearing skis or crampons
- Two webbing gear loops
- Four Ice Clipper slots with ice screw slot in each leg loop to reduce clanking
- Extremely light, packable and low profile
- Color coded waist and leg loops (inside/outside) to make putting on harness easy/intuitive
- Unisex
Specifications
- S/M Weighs: 132g
- M/L Weighs: 136g
- L/XL Weighs: 140g
Material & Construction
- 60 % EPP, 5% EPS, 20% Polycarbonate, 5% Nylon, 5% UHMWPE, 5% Polyester
