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Hi,

I am looking to buy a harness but I am a really petite 21 year old. I have a 24 inch waist so it is often too small for adults. Has anyone has this problem and can help me out?

Thanks

In reply to Georgina Lamb:

Most adult XS Women's harnesses are recommended for waist sizes down to about 62 cm or 25 inches (see example link below). Have you considered a DMM Tomcat, which is actually a child's sit harness but which is fully featured? This fits a waist of 20-30 inches, so you would be in the middle of that range. My daughter has a 24 inch waist and uses a Tomcat: you can rack enough gear on it for multi-pitch trad or it is equally good for sport climbing. Worth a look.

Link to Arcteryx Women's adult harness size range chart (by way of example):
http://arcteryx.com/sizing-chart.aspx?EN/women-s-harness-sizing-chart

Link to DMM Tomcat:
http://dmmclimbing.com/products/tomcat/

In reply to Georgina Lamb:

Petzl Hirundos XS goes down to 24in , that's a nice harness if you want something light. 4 gear loops but fixed leg loops so a bit poor for winter.

In reply to Georgina Lamb:

Black Diamond Primrose is worth a look
http://blackdiamondequipment.com/en/climbing-harnesses/primrose-al-harness-...

The XS claims to go down to a 24" waist - I certainly had an older version that went small (but I have a feeling they did a XXS then...) - my main problem is finding one that goes small enough on waist but is big enough on leg loops, so adjustable legs were a must for me.

In reply to Georgina Lamb:

Another contender, I've not used or even seen one, so not a recommendation and I'm not sure if it is sold anywhere you could try it on in the U.K. but available on Amazon.

http://www.stubai-bergsport.com/junior_sport_climbing_harness_triple_xxs_xs...

I note your e-mail address is leeds.ac.uk, the U.K. importers for Stubai are in Ashton-under-Lyne.
http://www.stubai-bergsport.com/united_kingdom_vertrieb_art_aWQ9ZnVscG1lcyZ...

In reply to Georgina Lamb:

I've got a 23" waist and ended up buying an Arcteryx R280 in XS and this has been fine (maybe try and find one on offer, as they're a bit pricey, but the advantage is that they are very compact). I also tried a DMM harness (can't remember which one) and it would have been suitable too.

I found other brands - Wild Country, Black Diamond, and Petzl - were just way too big.

In reply to Georgina Lamb:

I found pies and beer solved my slim waist problem!

In reply to rhop:

My other half has a 25" waist and also wears an Arteryx R280 XS. She said it was the most comfortable harness she's worn when first purchased, though apparently has lost a bit of that after a few years wear.