Mammut Realization Shorts (Harness) Tested & Reviewed
I am aware that the video is pretty long, but for a harness that is $200 I think that it is justified. If you are spending this kind of money on a harness you better get what you want. For a quick review, I provided pros/cons bullet points below the video.
Sizing: I'm 6' 165lbs and where a medium...it fits perfect
Use: 30+ days sport & gym climbing, two multipitch routes
Pros
+ Comfortable
+ Bomber Short Material
The shorts are a breathable, durable, and stretchy fabric. It is a perfect balance that gives you enough stretch for high feet but won't tear if caught on sharp objects.
+ No smell
Don't know if they had this planned when developing them, but I have not washed these at all and there is absolutely no smell at all.
+ Grab 'n' Go
I love that I can just grab these when I'm
in a rush or climbing after work.
+ Sizing
Fits perfect. Might just be me though.
A little tight. |
- Not enough gear loops
One more gear loop would help keep my gear a little more organized
- Tie-in is a bit small
With slings, rope, and belay (if you rappel) it is a tight squeeze.
- Cinch
Just not a fan of it. Not a deal breaker though.
Recommended Use:
Sport & gym use
Projecting
Take n grab use (like after work)
Overall, I really like this harness. Being $200, it would be tough to justify this purchase without first trying it, but after testing it, I would say that you get what you pay for. It gives you everything that you would want/need in a sport/gym harness that many $150-200 harnesses don't provide.
To purchase check out: Mammut.com
Or the specific product page here: Realization Short
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8 comments
I think you definitely need to try these out at the bar. So you can have a 100% complete product review of course ;)
ReplyDeleteI think wearing them to the bar is a whole-nother level. I'd feel weird I think, but at least I'd be comfortable.
DeleteI'm with you Haley. And we need photos of the event.
DeleteI need a photographer to follow me on that one. I don't think the self shot will do.
DeleteI would happily be the photographer. Might be the highlight of my year :)
DeleteI don't doubt it. Embarrassing for me, enjoyment for everyone else.
DeleteInteresting. I didn't even know these existed.
ReplyDeleteThey have been out in Europe for about a year now and many (most) of the Mammut athletes have been wearing them. BUT this will be the first year that they are out in the States. Exciting times.
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