Black Diamond Big Gun

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The Big Gun is a sit harness made by Black Diamond. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Black Diamond Big Gun Harness (Fall 2008) The Big Gun Harness by Black Diamond is loaded with features to make your long days laboring in the vertical more comfortable and efficient. Organization of monster nailing racks is A1-simple on the Big Gun s seven color-coded gear loops. Two belay loops (color coded, as well) ensure simple, separate connections with daisies or a belay device, and the haul loop is rated to 15 kN. The bullhorn-shaped waistbelt (five inches wide in the crucial-to-comfort lumbar region) is constructed with ultra-luxurious thermoformed dual-density foam, and the leg loops are fully adjustable and removable a must-have for fine-tuning fit over layers, scoring some solid zzz s on the portaledge or using the big-wall lavatory. The Big Gun comes with a holster (and two holster slots) to stow your hammer when you re not slinging iron."

From Backcountry.com:
"Black Diamond created the Big Gun Harness to give you every comfort and convenience when you start up a 20+ pitch big wall climb. This harness includes seven gear loops to hold a massive aid rack, and two belay loops to help organize the tangle of ropes and daisy chains when you're leading. Black Diamond also loaded the Big Gun Harness with enough padding to keep you comfortable at a multi-hour hanging belay while your partner does battle above you."

From RockCreek:
"The Black Diamond Big Gun Harness is the ultimate in comfort and efficiency for any big wall, aid climbing endeavor. With the Big Gun's seven color-coded gear loops you can efficiently place your gear in their respectful places, creating a much better way to find your pieces quickly. Two belay loops (color coded as well) provide a simple, yet separate connection with daisies or a belay device and is rated to 15 kN for a safer connection. An incredibly wide, bullhorn shaped waistbelt gives you extreme comfort as you sit belaying an aid pitch, and an ultra luxurious thermoformed dual density foam is added for those long days in the vertical. The leg loops are fully adjustable giving you a secure fit when changing layers or using the bathroom, and the Big Gun also comes with a holster (and two holster slots) to stow your hammer when your not pounding in bashies or copperheads."

From EMS:
"The ultimate big wall, aid climbing harness, the new Black Diamond Big Gun is loaded with features to make your long days laboring in the vertical more comfortable and efficient. Organization of monster nailing racks is A1-simple on the Big Gun's seven color-coded gear loops. Two color-coded belay loops ensure simple, separate connections with daisies or a belay device. Haul loop is rated to 15 kN. Bullhorn-shaped waistbelt is five inches wide in the crucial-to-comfort lumbar region. Waistbelt is constructed with ultra-luxurious thermoformed dual-density foam. Leg loops are fully adjustable and removable 1a must-have for fine-tuning fit over layers, scoring some solid zzz's on the portaledge or using the big-wall lavatory. The Big Gun comes with a holster (and two holster slots) to stow your hammer when you're not slinging iron. Waist/Leg Sizes:S fits waist 27-30 in., leg 18-21 in.M fits waist 30-33 in., leg 20-24 in.L fits waist 33-36in., leg 22-26 in.XL fits waist 36-39in., leg 24-28 in."

User Reviews

Big Gun
Reviewed by Jpeters, Jul 06, 2008

"Just got done with the first climbs using the BD Big Gun. I tired on several harnesses after my Metolius finally started showing signs of wear. The Arc'Teryx proved to be very light by may cause broken ribs if you take a screamer.

These harnesses are at very opposite extremes and I was somewhat suspect of the mobility of the Big Gun until I climbed with it."

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