Matt Cornell Harness

If I could look closely at it and it was built from 100%rated gear I would probably pass it at Charlotte. I' take it to the Head Tech for a ruling though.
I'd do the same at an ISA event but there may be rules that would force it to be rejected.

My rock climbing harness for years was one i designed and had a parachute rigger sew up for me, cost $20. That harness took a LOT of falls and I still have it.

I for this kind of innovation as I think most people are... its the insurance companies that are the barrier.
 
That configuration is strinkingly similar to the way the TreeFlex adjusts and supports. TF rides lower so the support is on the hip bones not the soft part of the climbers back though.

Where this harness uses cordage and hitches to make the adjustments the TF uses webbing and buckles.

I'm with Blinky, looks good, but I'd give it a close look in person.
 
Where did he find the leather leg pads and back pad that's set up to have rope run through? Very simple yet versatile.

Some people might get caught up on the knots. But they are just easier to inspect! Thumbs up
 
In order for this harness to pass industry tests I am doubtful that hitches would be allowed. Manufacturers would be concerned about liability.

I am encouraged to see innovation. Hitches out of cordage or webbing and buckles...pilot error is more of a concern to me.
 
The thing I was a little concerned about was the he said it was an old moldy harness that he found on a storage shelf at work. Certainly not some of the qualifiers that I would look for when considering fabricating a custom harness for myself.

Love me some Matt Cornell!
 
The greatest satisfaction is in creating, experimenting and successful play.
Its a bold step to put yourself out there for criticism.
We all have ideas we wish to share.

Congratulations go out to you Matt.
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Takes great courage to present them.

I like the knots
It is a great feature to have the best of both worlds with a semi-permanency.
I don't believe a knot can be discounted in any way other than the study of the life of a knot is a bit of a unknown/when it should be retired.

http://www.ropeworks.biz/reader/seizing.pdf
 
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The thing I was a little concerned about was the he said it was an old moldy harness that he found on a storage shelf at work. Certainly not some of the qualifiers that I would look for when considering fabricating a custom harness for myself.

Love me some Matt Cornell!

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When he handed me the harness and told me he dug it out of a old box at work I was a little skeptical too. But you quickly realize that everything that counts is in the ropes and knots. Which I find a little more comforting than webbing and buckles to tell you the truth. I would like to work on the leg pads a little and make them a tad bit more comfortable.
 
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Thank you for sharing, Kevin.

Matt Cornell = awesome.

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Huge thumbs up, harness is a bit of a sacred cow, great to see Matt's initiative to innovate and improve!
-AJ
 
I got to finally meet Matt this weekend and check out the Treeversatile and was pretty impressed...It seems like it could shed a pound or two but overall really impressed...I think the thing I liked most is that really anyone could make a harness like it and there's plenty of those old leathers lying around
 
I love it. I'd climb on it without second thought. I could go on, but there are others that are more qualified that probably know better than me. Thank you so much for sharing your innovation! Treemagineers, this needs attention!
 
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