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1:18 a.m. on January 25, 2008 (EST)
Trailspace
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Outdoor Retailer: Rossignol Harness Pant

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Ski maker Rossignol debuted a very interesting pair of pants at Outdoor Retailer. The Harness Pant is an insulated, waterproof-breathable ski mountaineering pant that features an integrated climbing harness. The minimalist 3.3-ounce Cilao harness is...
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8:48 p.m. on February 18, 2008 (EST)
f_klock
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Re: Outdoor Retailer: Rossignol Harness Pant

really good idea. I think a garment like this could easily become a favorite of wilderness search and rescue teams. we often find ourselves searching near the edge of drop off or cliff. It would be nice to be able to clip into a tag line without trusting a "last chance belt" or having to stop and dig a harness out of the bottom of a pack.

This design is not new, firefighting pants have been available with an escape harness built into them, like this, for years, but firefighting pants do not belong on a mountain!

The price seems a bit high, I'd like to see them more around $200 dollars. Also, I like the idea of a warmer weather garment as well.

 
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