I'm still a fairly new climber, and wasn't sure what to look for or even expect in my first climbing harness. (This is my first harness, it's a big deal!)

I chose this one because of it's great price - and I cannot lie - the overall aesthetic. (The colors... they spoke to me... I mean, look at it, it's like a highlighter party. Who doesn't love highlighter parties?).

As far as the functionality, this harness is pretty comfortable and secure for those indoor climbs. I'm sure it would perform just as well outdoors. The leg loops are nice and thick, providing quite comfortable padding, but still allowing for plenty of movement. Adjustments are easy to make, the way it's designed allows it to tighten easily without much of that annoying finagling with buckles.

The sizing specs I looked at on Black Diamond's website list it as a little bigger than normal harnesses, so I opted for an XS. Due to my 'athletic' thighs, I have to wriggle a little to get it on, so possibly should have gotten a small. However, in general, I would advise to again double check the sizes on the BD website before buying (you might end up downsizing).

Overall, it's a great purchase, I like the style, and the only thing that might make this a 5-star harness would be if there was an attachment for the chalk bag in the back. Other perks: It folds extremely easily and is light-weight and compact.

Definitely recommend this product!