YATES Basic Rope Access Harness
Item #HAR-YA-387
$351.50
Buckle Type
Pass-Through
Capacity
310 lbs.
D-Rings
Back, Front, Lower Front, Side
Max Arrest Force
1,800 lbs.
Meets/Exceeds
ANSI/OSHA & CAN/CSA Class III Harness Standards
Style
Cross-Over
Weight
5 lbs. 6 oz.
Gravitec Experts Say: The Basic Rope Access Harness from Yates is the one we wear. Our instructors are on-rope every day and need a harness that is comfortable, durable, multi-purpose and functional. This harness meets all our criteria. Extra padding and steel connectors make it a little heavier than it's Petzl counterpart, but the adjustable thigh straps prevent the waist belt from crushing your ribs if you are ever dorsally suspended. Keep in mind that Gravitec instructors are in fall arrest, rope access, descent control and rescue applications. If you do the same, this harness is for you. If not, it might not be the right harness.
This harness is a tuned-down version of the RTR Tower Access harness. The waist belt portion of this harness uses smaller-sized D-rings to save weight and reduce bulk, and a new wider, anatomical waist pad provides increased comfort and added back support. The leg pad orientation can be adjusted to allow the user to obtain a perfect placement of the leg pad system to accommodate personal preferences. This harness is easily adjustable for variations in clothing by use of camlock buckles. It has attachment points at the waist, hips, chest, back (lumbar) and back (dorsal). This chest harness is specifically designed to incorporate a chest ascender (not included) for rope access work, and the shoulder straps are specially tailored to reduce chafing of the neck. This harness is certified to NFPA 1983/2001 edition standards. It is also certified to ANSI/OSHA and CAN/CSA full body harness standards. This harness is popular because it has features important for on-rope work. It's padded where it matters, has greater adjustability in the legs and thighs and flared D-rings where they need to be. It's designed more for rope access needs than fall arrest and has lanyard storage break-away rings and accessory loops around the waist. This harness has two parts: A traditional sit harness and an upper torso support. The manufacturer promotes the step-in design because it prevents the need for a connection buckle at the legs. There is some concern that quick-connect type buckles may open if they are pinched together when the climber goes into a sitting position. Although getting into this harness takes some extra effort, there is no way the leg loops are going to come undone. The two parts of this harness are connected with a tri link, which can be replaced with Yates Power Fly carabiner (available for purchase in the Connectors section). Although the two-part design is comfortable in a sitting position (rappelling), hanging from the dorsal D-ring is not a good experience.
This harness is a tuned-down version of the RTR Tower Access harness. The waist belt portion of this harness uses smaller-sized D-rings to save weight and reduce bulk, and a new wider, anatomical waist pad provides increased comfort and added back support. The leg pad orientation can be adjusted to allow the user to obtain a perfect placement of the leg pad system to accommodate personal preferences. This harness is easily adjustable for variations in clothing by use of camlock buckles. It has attachment points at the waist, hips, chest, back (lumbar) and back (dorsal). This chest harness is specifically designed to incorporate a chest ascender (not included) for rope access work, and the shoulder straps are specially tailored to reduce chafing of the neck. This harness is certified to NFPA 1983/2001 edition standards. It is also certified to ANSI/OSHA and CAN/CSA full body harness standards. This harness is popular because it has features important for on-rope work. It's padded where it matters, has greater adjustability in the legs and thighs and flared D-rings where they need to be. It's designed more for rope access needs than fall arrest and has lanyard storage break-away rings and accessory loops around the waist. This harness has two parts: A traditional sit harness and an upper torso support. The manufacturer promotes the step-in design because it prevents the need for a connection buckle at the legs. There is some concern that quick-connect type buckles may open if they are pinched together when the climber goes into a sitting position. Although getting into this harness takes some extra effort, there is no way the leg loops are going to come undone. The two parts of this harness are connected with a tri link, which can be replaced with Yates Power Fly carabiner (available for purchase in the Connectors section). Although the two-part design is comfortable in a sitting position (rappelling), hanging from the dorsal D-ring is not a good experience.
- Waist belt portion of harness uses smaller-sized D-rings to save weight, reduce bulk
- Wider, anatomical waist pad provides increased comfort and back support
- Leg pad orientation can be adjusted; harness adjustable for variations in clothing by use of camlock buckles
- Attachment points at the waist, hips, chest, back (lumbar) and back (dorsal)
- Designed to incorporate a chest ascender for rope access work
- Shoulder straps specially tailored to reduce chafing
- Certified to NFPA 1983/2001 edition standards and ANSI/OSHA and CAN/CSA full body harness standards
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