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.
Patented Infinity Loop for belaying,made from Dyneema which is durable, low profile, and eliminates the dreaded belay-loop-shift when dogging a route and the belay loop seam catches.
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Overall rating: 4.744186 / 5 from 43 reviews.
The Black Diamond Couloir harness is a lightweight, full-featured technical harness ideal for technical big mountain lines, crevassed ski terrain, and moderate glacier climbs. It packs down small and includes features like easy-adjust wings, diaper-style leg loops, and durable gear loops. However, some customers find the gear loops hard to locate during use.
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"Lightweight fits very comfortably and is very adjustable, its a lovely harness!"
"I updated my harness after 15 or 20 years. I am impressed with the improvements you've made. The new one is lighter and the main buckle is considerably easier thread. Thumbs-up!"
"Extremely lightweight and surprisingly sturdy with proper care. I haven’t tested it in alpine conditions yet, but it performed very well for sport and competition climbing despite not being designed for that use. I'm extremely excited to put it to use in the mountains."
"Use this for mountain rescue ski pack like its ease on with gear"
"Lightweight and effective for mountaineering"
"this terrifically light harness takes up less space than a couple of granola bars and weighs less. It’s the kind of thing you could toss in your pack and forget about until the moment you need it. Fits well and while it’s not meant to be super comfortable, it is exactly what it’s designed to be."
"I love the weight and comfort of this harness. The clips on the leg straps allow me to take it on and off easily."
"Perfect for the mountain"
"Light as they come, just make sure you know what you’re getting."
"Used it to climb Mount Logan and winter glacier travel in the Canadian Rockies. Works great and is super light. However doubling back the harness when it is very cold outside can be a serious challenge. Make sure you practice with all your layers on because it must be done with bare hands."
| Size | Waist | Legs |
|---|---|---|
| XS/S | 24 - 30 in 60 - 76 cm | 17 - 20 in 43 - 51 cm |
| S/M | 26 - 33 in 67 - 84 cm | 19 - 24 in 48 - 60 cm |
| M/L | 30 - 36 in 76 - 91 cm | 21 - 26 in 53 - 66 cm |
| L/XL | 33 - 39 in 84 - 99 cm | 23 - 27 in 58 - 69 cm |
| XL/XXL | 36 - 44 in 91 - 112 cm | 25 - 34 in 64 - 86 cm |
