ORIGINAL: GR8atta2d
I don't climb or descend with a harness, don't understand what good it would do. It would have to be so loose, it would do little to save you, and the added crap in the way would only serve to make the climb/descent more dangerous.I do wear one when "up" in my climber 99% of the time.
However, Irarely even take a harness, if headed forone of my ladder stands.
I use the Summit rope with my safty vest on the way up and down. All you do is slide the rope upor down the tree as you climb.Nothing in the way, it's at arms reach and comes over the back of your head or shoulder.