This adjustable chest harness is useful for people whose body weight is carried more above the waist than below. They sometimes find that when wearing a climbing saddle alone, their upper body will tend to tip backwards, making climbing awkward and more effortful. Sound familiar?

SRT climbers can relieve “overbalance” and get upper body support by using a chest harness with a carabiner clipped around your upper ascender strap, where it can run freely up and down the strap as you ascend.

DRT climbers can clip the carabiner around your bridge rope or into any link or eye between your climbing saddle and your Blake's Hitch, whichever gives you the best personal balance improvement.

The Petzl Voltige Chest Harness includes two double-back buckles for quick and easy size adjustment. Buckles are reversible so can be worn up on your shoulders or under your arms. As always, we include Petzl's well-illustrated usage information with this product.