DIY Harness for Climbing
Intro: DIY Harness for Climbing
This is a DIY harness for climbing from paracord and a climbing rope.
You can made a simple harness from a single 4-5 m (13-16 feet) climbing rope as You may see in this tutorial but it's pretty uncomfortable. In this tutorial we add 3 protective parts made from paracord and rope to protect Your waist and thights.
We are using paracord 3 mm and Beal Edlinger Dry Cover 10,2 mm.
For harness use only climbing rope and read warnings at the end of this guide.
The harness has 3 protective parts: 1 for waist protection and 2 for thighs.
2011-06-20 added The end knots step
You can made a simple harness from a single 4-5 m (13-16 feet) climbing rope as You may see in this tutorial but it's pretty uncomfortable. In this tutorial we add 3 protective parts made from paracord and rope to protect Your waist and thights.
We are using paracord 3 mm and Beal Edlinger Dry Cover 10,2 mm.
For harness use only climbing rope and read warnings at the end of this guide.
The harness has 3 protective parts: 1 for waist protection and 2 for thighs.
2011-06-20 added The end knots step
STEP 1: Used Materials
1. - 40 meter (131 feet) 3 mm paracord of different colours
2. - 12 meter (39 feet) 10,2 mm climbing rope Beal Edlinger Dry Cover
3. - knife
4. - lighter for fusing paracords and the ends of climbing ropes
2. - 12 meter (39 feet) 10,2 mm climbing rope Beal Edlinger Dry Cover
3. - knife
4. - lighter for fusing paracords and the ends of climbing ropes
STEP 2: Preaparing the Paracord and Rope
Cut the paracord:
- 20 m for waist protective part
- 10 m for thigh protective part
- 10 m for thigh protective part
Cut the climbing rope:
- 5 m - main harness rope
- 3 m - protective part for waist
- 2 m - protective part for thigh
- 2 m - protective part for thigh
Fuse if use different colours.
Melt the end of the climbing rope
- 20 m for waist protective part
- 10 m for thigh protective part
- 10 m for thigh protective part
Cut the climbing rope:
- 5 m - main harness rope
- 3 m - protective part for waist
- 2 m - protective part for thigh
- 2 m - protective part for thigh
Fuse if use different colours.
Melt the end of the climbing rope
STEP 3: Making the Protective Parts for Waist and Thighs
We have to make 3 protective parts for waist and thighs protection.
STEP 4: Attaching the Main Rope to the Protective Parts
We have to attache the protective parts to the main rope.
STEP 5: The Finished Harness
This is the finished harness.
It's ready to try it.
It's ready to try it.
STEP 6: Pick Up the Harness
This is how You can pick up the harness.
On next page You can see a full instruction on how to do this step by step.
Before using this equipment, you must:
- Get specific training in its proper use.
- Become acquainted with its capabilities and limitations.
- Understand and accept the risks involved.
See warnings on the end page of this guide
On next page You can see a full instruction on how to do this step by step.
Before using this equipment, you must:
- Get specific training in its proper use.
- Become acquainted with its capabilities and limitations.
- Understand and accept the risks involved.
See warnings on the end page of this guide
STEP 7: How to Pick Up Single Rope Harness
During this step You can see how does a single rope harness works and how to pick up.
Before using this equipment, you must:
- Get specific training in its proper use.
- Become acquainted with its capabilities and limitations.
- Understand and accept the risks involved.
Before using this equipment, you must:
- Get specific training in its proper use.
- Become acquainted with its capabilities and limitations.
- Understand and accept the risks involved.
STEP 8: Try It Outdoor
It's time to try it. Attention: we did't use helmet for head protection which is very dangerous. Don't do this like us.
STEP 9: The End Knots
Thanks to Rob O's comment we noticed that the end knots were not clearly documented. This is how You can do it - one square knot and lock it off at each side.
STEP 10: WARNING
WARNING
Activities involving the use of DIY rope harness are inherently dangerous .
You are responsible for your own actions and decisions. Technical training is essential
Before using DIY equipment, you must:
- Get specific training in its proper use.
- Become acquainted with its capabilities and limitations.
- Understand and accept the risks involved.
Failure to heed any of these warnings may result in severe injury or death .
Activities involving the use of DIY rope harness are inherently dangerous .
You are responsible for your own actions and decisions. Technical training is essential
Before using DIY equipment, you must:
- Get specific training in its proper use.
- Become acquainted with its capabilities and limitations.
- Understand and accept the risks involved.
Failure to heed any of these warnings may result in severe injury or death .
20 Comments
OolongJ 5 years ago
It looks strong and comfortable. Be sure to check for wear.
Thankyou
JerryS42 8 years ago
Here's a cheaper way to make a emergency harness:
https://www.trails.com/how_210_tie-climbing-harness-webbing.html
bkb2 8 years ago
Thanks, it's a cool way. I'll try it. :D
jbrunet 9 years ago
just go buy one for 40$. UIAA approved.
rpotts2 9 years ago
coolblaze2019 10 years ago
bkb2 10 years ago
Hi coolblaze2019,
this is not a Petzl Corax which I use for climbing. This is a forced solution not to use a simple rope which will hurt You. This is only the less bad solution use it only if you haven't any other and don't fail in it. Use it for a short period on single rope technique up and down or abseiling.
amackinnon2 10 years ago
#OccupyInstruct 12 years ago
Kelticpaddler 12 years ago
I thought you would be slated over safety aspects etc, but it would seem that you have the basics covered.
I like it...I like it alot!
Well done.
climber1994 12 years ago
rhendric 12 years ago
bkb2 12 years ago
You are right, You may call this a souped up swiss seat. Thank for comment. :-)
TrailH4x 12 years ago
Great catch on the locking tails. I make a habit of never tying a square knot on life securing gear. The square knot has history under its alter ego, the reefing knot, in which its design can under the right circumstances be flipped into load spilling lark's head. Substitute with a water knot for security (definitely if used with webbing). Even with the water knot, lock your tails.
Nice instructable!
Rob O 12 years ago
I could see how thhis concept would help in an emergency rap or something. But would you feel safe to use it in a regular climbing scenario? That knot completeing the harness doesnt exactly 'double-back'. I'd be very worried that the know would come loose and spill a climber from the harness in a fall. If I saw someone at a crag using that harness I'd be deeply worried about having to help out with a body recovery!!
Still, it's a cool concept. I'm curious to know what you have in mind for it!
bkb2 12 years ago
mikeasaurus 12 years ago
I've used rope harnesses before when climbing and they are really uncomfortable after a short while, looks like the paracord adds some nice padding and a few extra spots for your carabiners.
bkb2 12 years ago
ComplacentBard 12 years ago
bkb2 12 years ago
http://www.animatedknots.com/harness/index.php
ot this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sP5IdhkgKs8