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 The Vision is technically retired but it's still sold online.The Vision is no longer produced by Black Diamond. We're showing it as "available" on WeighMyRack because you can still find it at trustworthy online retailers.

Black Diamond Vision Harness
  • Black Diamond Vision Harness
  • Black Diamond Vision Harness

Vision

Rating

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Description

Built to trim every possible gram for ultralight performance on technical alpine routes, the Vision is the lightest fully functional harness we've ever made. Designed to satisfy the needs of the most discerning ounce-counters, the Black Diamond Vision Harness is a full-featured ultralight harness built for pushing the limits in the high, cold and loose. Clocking in at less than 250 grams, the Vision’s incredibly packable and quick-drying shell-less design is stripped to the core to provide gram-counting alpinists everything essential and nothing superfluous. Four pressure-molded gear loops, a rear fifth loop and four Ice Clipper slots accommodate a full alpine rack, and the speed waistbelt buckle makes for quick, simple and secure on/off.

Retail price

US$ 174.95

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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.

224 g

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

Fit Unisex
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, 4
Belay / Tie-In One Loop
Waist Buckle Type Quick Adjust
Leg Buckle Type None (it stretches)
Drop Seat No
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.

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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: 58-63 cm / 23-25 in
XL (will fit the lower range of XXL)
Waist: 91-99 cm / 36-39 in
Legs: 64-69 cm / 25-27 in

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