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Macchu
Description
Adjustable seat harness for children less than 40 kg (88 lbs.)
Intended for children weighing less than 40 kg (88 lbs.), MACCHU is a seat harness designed for climbing. Its fully adjustable design, and optional BODY shoulder straps, enable this harness to adapt to both your growing child’s needs and climbing levels from top-roping through lead climbing. Identical to adult harnesses, the waistbelt and leg loops are padded to ensure comfort while suspended. The two DOUBLEBACK buckles maintain a uniform fit and position of both the tie-in points and gear loops as your child grows. The differentiated color of the belay loop allows a quick visual check to ensure the belay device is properly attached. The harness has two gear loops and an accessory loop for a chalk bag, to be just like the grown-ups.
Description
- Adjustable seat harness for children less than 40 kg (88 lbs.):
- adaptable with the growth of your child, thanks to a wide range of adjustability
- DOUBLEBACK waistbelt and leg loop buckles allow quick adjustment to your child's size and seasonal clothing
- optional BODY shoulder straps help your child remain in an upright position while learning to climb - Designed for comfort:
- ENDOFRAME Technology construction allows optimal weight distribution
- padded waistbelt and leg loops
- no compression points and minimized chafing, as there is no contact with stitching on the inside of the waistbelt - Same visual aspects as an adult harness:
- two tie-in points and a differentiated color of the belay loop allows a quick visual check to ensure the belay device is properly attached
- two rigid gear loops positioned at the front for easy and quick access to equipment
- rear accessory loop for attaching a chalkbag
- detachable rear leg loop elasticsNOTE: For children with less pronounced hips, it must be used in conjunction with the BODY shoulder straps, to avoid inverted falls.
Specifications
- Material(s): nylon, polyester, EVA, polyurethane, steel
Retail price
US$ 59.95
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Weight (g) WeightIn 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. | 335 g One Size : 335 g / 11.8 oz |
| Fit | Kids |
| Sizes | XXS, XS, 1 Size Fits All |
Gear LoopsNumber of Gear LoopsGear loops are used to hold gear (quickdraws, cams, etc) onto your harness. 4 gear loops is most common. 
0 - 1 Gear LoopsMost often on full body harnesses or guide/gym style harnesses. 2-3 Gear LoopsMostly found on lighter harnesses made for [ski] mountaineering or high-end sport climbing where weight is a high priority. 4 - 5 Gear LoopsThe standard/most common number for climbing harnesses. Perfect for sport and trad. More Than 6 Gear LoopsDesigned for long multi-pitch and big wall climbing, found on harnesses made to hold the maximum amount of gear. Worth ConsideringOccasionally, 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.” | 2 Gear loops |
Ice Clip SlotsIce Clip SlotIce 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. | No, 0 |
| Belay / Tie-In | One Loop |
| Waist Buckle Type | Quick Adjust |
| Leg Buckle Type | Quick Adjust |
| Drop Seat | Yes |
Haul LoopHaul LoopTrad 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. | No |
| Certification | CE, EN, UIAA |
| Size Chart | One Size |
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Petzl knows how to make a great harness and this little harness checks all the boxes. Comfort should always be a major consideration, and this is comfortable both on and off the wall. It features everything they'll need for any type of climbing activity, including large color-coded belay loop and tie in points, to the largest available pair of gear loops in a youth harness. If you are looking for a kids harness that can do just about anything the child will ask of it, the Petzl Macchu should make the shortlist.
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A pictoral representation of UIAA-105 and EN-12277 standards for harnesses.
The UIAA equipment standard provides a baseline for equipment performance in a test lab under controlled conditions on new equipment. Although these test conditions are relevant to the conditions encountered climbing, conditions encountered at the crags and the condition of the equipment are equally important. This recommendation from the UIAA member federation The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) provides vital equipment information that is NOT explicitly addressed in the standard, particularly failure modes of the equipment and recommendations for the use, inspection, maintenance, and retirement of equipment.