Black Diamond's Momentum Pilot Women's Harness Package is spot-on for keen climbers heading for the gym. It's packed with many of the essentials, including the ever-popular Momentum harness, ATC Pilot belay device, together with a RockLock screwgate carabiner.
THE HARNESS:
The Women's-fit Momentum gives female climbers of any discipline the same comfort, ventilation and durability that Black Diamond harnesses are known for. The Momentum comes with a traditional waistbelt buckle and Black Diamond's patent-pending trakFIT leg loop adjustment system, which uses a simple, secure slide adjuster to quickly and easily adjust the diameter of the leg loop and provide a wide range of fit. This gives the adjustability of a buckled system and the security of a fixed leg loop system. This innovative approach to adjusting leg loops eliminates the risk of mis-threading and you can say goodbye to any dangling webbing. Furthermore, the range in fit allows for adaptability in terms of layering up or down.
The waistbelt is built with Dual Core Construction, which uses two slim bands of high-tensile webbing on the outer edges of the waistbelt and a venting OpenAir foam insert in the centre to offer breathable, lightweight comfort without pressure points. The innovative design is all kept under a durable abrasion-resistant nylon shell.
The Momentum is part of Black Diamond's all-around series which has been designed to focus exclusively on the necessary features for a streamlined, lightweight and straightforward climbing harness at an unbeatable price.
Overall, whether you are a first-time climber or a seasoned pro this Black Diamond harness has certainly put comfort, functionality and durability at the forefront of its design.
THE BELAY DEVICE:
The lightweight ATC Pilot represents an advance in technology for the world of assisted braking devices. Providing an added level of security to your belay, the ATC Pilot threads similarly to other tubular belay devices and accommodates ropes from 8.7-10.5mm. The durable steel braking surface has no moving parts, and the smooth and secure control allows for gradual lowering. With an easy rope payout, the ATC Pilot makes single-pitch projecting burns less tiring for the belayer and more secure for the climber.
THE SCREWGATE CARABINER:
The Rocklock is Black Diamond's largest screwlock carabiner. Featuring a keylock nose and is big enough to easily fit an Italian Hitch (Munter Hitch), it's also pretty lightweight for its size, only weighing 89g. With a closed gate strength of 24kN (2447kg of force), the 'biner has a squared-off end to hold the belay loop in place, while the slightly curved spine maximises the gate opening - allowing it to open to 21mm.
You really can't go wrong with this super-handy Momentum Pilot package from Black Diamond, complete with essential bits of kit to get out and tackle the climbing wall.
Extra-Small - Waist 24-27" (61-69cm) | Legs 17-21" (43-53cm)
Small - Waist 27-30" (69-76cm) | Legs 18-22" (46-56cm)
Medium - Waist 30-33" (76-84cm) | Legs 20-24" (51-61cm)
Large - Waist 33-36" (84-91cm) | Legs 22-26" (56-66cm)
Black Diamond have been making top end gear for climbing and skiing since 1957 by taking their experiences on rock, ice, and snow to make some of the best gear for climbers and skiers all over the world.