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Black Diamond Zone Men Harness
  • Black Diamond Zone Men Harness
  • Black Diamond Zone Men Harness

Zone Men

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Description

Designed for the lightweight sport climbing redpoint, ice route or alpine mission, the Black Diamond Zone Harness is a versatile powerhouse. High performance, lightweight and breathable, the redesigned Zone now features our patented seamless Infinity Belay Loop, which is durable, low profile, and eliminates the dreaded belay-loop-shift when the loop-seam catches while dogging a route. Fusion Comfort Technology ensures that you'll have ample support when on the wall, while the stretch woven outer fabric adds breathability. Finally, the contoured fit maximizes comfort for the inevitable big whips that come from pushing your limits.

  • Patented Infinity Loop for belaying, which is durable, lightweight and seamless.
  • Fusion Comfort TechnologyTM
  • Fixed leg loops
  • Contoured fit
  • Four pressure

Retail price

US$ 99.95

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Weight (g)

Weight

In grams, the weight, as stated by the manufacturer/brand.

If there are differences in weight (due to multiple sizes or optional accessories) we'll list them here.

The default weight is the middle-most size, often this is size M.

307 g

Black Diamond doesn't provide the weights for other sizes so we're working on gathering this info by hand, stay tuned!

Fit Men
Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
Gear Loops

Number of Gear Loops

Gear loops are used to hold gear (quickdraws, cams, etc) onto your harness. 4 gear loops is most common.

0 - 1 Gear Loops

Most often on full body harnesses or guide/gym style harnesses.

2-3 Gear Loops

Mostly found on lighter harnesses made for [ski] mountaineering or high-end sport climbing where weight is a high priority.

4 - 5 Gear Loops

The standard/most common number for climbing harnesses. Perfect for sport and trad.

More Than 6 Gear Loops

Designed for long multi-pitch and big wall climbing, found on harnesses made to hold the maximum amount of gear.

Worth Considering

Occasionally, the number of gear loops will change on a harness model depending on the size. There could be 7 gear loops for the med/large but only 5 gear loops for the xsmall/small. In this case we list the highest number for the filters, and then write an explanation on the product page like, “Size S/XS can only fit 5 gear loops.”

5 Gear loops
Ice Clip Slots

Ice Clip Slot

Ice clipper slots are made to fit a carabiner that holds ice screws. These slots are generally only used by ice climbers but there is no disadvantage to having them on your harness.

Less than 40% of harnesses will have ice clipper slots. And those harnesses will usually have 2 or 4 slots, often located next to, or between, the gear loops.

Yes, 2
Belay / Tie-In One Loop
Waist Buckle Type Quick Adjust
Leg Buckle Type None (it stretches)
Drop Seat Yes
Haul Loop

Haul Loop

Trad climbers often look for a haul loop as they're intended to haul a rope (second line) or pack (while you climb the chimney).

A haul loop can also hold shoes or other accessories. Although not the intended use, it is also commonly used to hold a chalk bag.

Yes  (0kN)
Certification ­
Size Chart
 
S (will fit the upper range of XS)
Waist : 69-76 cm / 27-30 in
Legs : 48-53 cm / 19-21 in
M
Waist : 76-84 cm / 30-33 in
Legs : 53-58 cm / 21-23 in
L
Waist : 84-91 cm / 33-36 in
Legs : 61-71 cm / 24-28 in
XL (will fit the lower range of XXL)
Waist : 91-99 cm / 36-39 in
Legs : 61-71 cm / 24-28 in

The photos are from a early samples and there are only 2 ice clipper slots on the production version and we're waiting for updated photos.

No reviews yet.

Outdoor Gear Lab Gear Review rating 5/5

If you’re primarily climbing single pitch routes (the majority of climbers are), then we suggest you check out the Black Diamond Zone. It's very versatile and allows you to branch out into winter and alpine climbing. It's light in the pack and has features useful for multi-pitch. Don’t be dissuaded by its “sport climbing” marketing push — this harness can do a lot more.

UK Climbing Gear Review no rating given just a review

The Zone is a great performance all-rounder, which is hard to fault despite our best efforts. It's an attractive harness on several levels, not least that it's capable of doing a bit of everything, and doing it well, irrespective of whether you're climbing sport or trad, winter or alpine. The fact its fully featured, light and durable makes it even more appealing. In light of this, it feels like it justifies its price tag of £85.

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