Light, lithe and very, very popular this is the model that took the Vision concept one step forward and for 2010 a stunning new colourway gives this bestselling adjustable Wild Country harness, a welcome makeover, adding to its visual appeal.
The men’s model obviously keeps all the great features which made it such a success: a great fit, plenty of gear loops and high strength, safety add ons. Crossing seasons and disciplines with ease the binding loaded construction keeps weight down while the three Ziplock buckle design is safe and super adjustable.
An all round harness needs to function in all conditions and adjustment is the key to that. Therefore, with the addition of our superb new Ziplock leg loop buckles, we have added the versatility needed for winter, alpine or just rubbish summer weather. Clean, light and unobtrusive they perfectly complement the redesigned leg loops to give this harness all-round appeal for those who need to go that bit further.
Another plus point is the wide adjustment available on the cleverly designed waist belt - with around 5-6" / 12-15cm movement on each size there is plenty of room for layer changes - or even a pound or two gained or lost!
In sharp, modern materials, with great new safety features and a stylish finish the Vision Ziplock Mens gives you a simple subtle and effective package at a suprisingly great price and is designed to go the distance in summer and winter, whether starting off, or in it for the long haul.
As with all Wild Country harnesses the new Vision is well endowed with new and classic features and for a full list see below...
Features: Ziplock waist. New Ziplock leg loops. New 'Wear Indicator'. 25kN Belay loop. ‘Batwing Belt’ shaping. Four gear loops. Single point drop seat. Mesh carry bag. Colour: Blue / Silver
Ziplock Buckle - Proven time and time again this super strong, smooth and slick buckle allows you perfect peace of mind because it does not need 'doubling back' to be safe. Just put the harness on and pull it tight. And for 2007 the Ziplock has been modified to be even smoother and safer and to match up better with our new models.
Ziplock Leg Loop Buckle - A neat little addition, this baby Ziplock gives you the same control on the leg loops as the waist and allows for faster adjustment in winter or summer, in snow or sun....On Womens Mens and Junior.
Exclusive 25kN Belay Loop - A Wild Country exclusive all our belay loops are 3 Sigma tested to 25kN, (or 2.5 tons) to you and I, making them the strongest on the planet. A great safety feature and great for piece of mind
Exclusive New Wear Indicator - Often the part at most risk on a harness are the leg loops especially at the point where the connect to the very robust Belay Loop. What ever material is placed ont he leg loops it always wears and sometimes - especially if you are sports climbing and 'dogging' a lot - this can be quite a rapid process. The wear indicator is 'flagged' on the Wild Country harnesses by the bright label on the leg loops...and this picture also shows the 25kN belay loop label.
Therefore Wild Country have introduced a simple but effective measure of this wear by placing a different coloured material under the outer protective sheath making it mightily obvious when this sheath is worn through. The appearence of this (red) material gives a simple indication that it is certainly time to look at replacing your harness.
As critical as ever, all Wild Country harnesses are CE, UIAA and 3 Sigma tested
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As well as the host of safety features shown above, the Visions also have the following features which complete the harnesses to make them a great all around package.
Sex Appropriate Scaling - which is a very convoluted way of saying that the Mens and Womens models are designed with different leg loop to waistbelt ratios and altered 'rises' which should make them fit their intended group better.
Essentially the womens' harness has a smaller waist to leg loop size and also has a longer 'rise' to take account of the (generally) slim waists and greater length from waist to thigh most women have.
Note: The Unisex is a great option for women who find that their shape is not right for the 'womens' model.
Batwing Belt - All Wild Country belts are curved to mimic the shape of the body and to try to put a more even load all round the body in the event of a fall or long belaying sessions. We call this the 'batwing' as in plan view it looks like that critter in flight. This shape wraps better and provides a snugger fit than standard belt shapes.
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Single Clip Off Leg loops - Simply put, when nature calls the single clip off point allows you to drop your leg loops quickly and easily to answer its call. Simple strong and easy to find and especially important for those on long routes.
Four Gear Loops - Enough for sports and most trad, colour co-ordinated and simple to clip, Wild Countrys loops are placed for maximum ease of use and carry a big load - and this is why we have stuck with our threaded sleeve units instead of moving to plastic ones.
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Size range is, Small, waist 27-33" legs 17-22" Medium, waist 30-36" legs 19-26" Large, waist 34-40" legs 23-30"
