Itty bitty kiddy harnesses

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Area54
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Itty bitty kiddy harnesses

Wed 10 Feb, 2010 7:03 pm

How easy are these to obtain? I have a mate that used to make harnesses and other climbing kit, but was thinking of a commercial unit before pestering him. Our little one is 4 and about 16kg, just over a metre tall. I'm planning a walking/riding trip to Girraween late April and want to take her up some of the walks (pyramids, bald rock) she's a real spider monkey and a great climber, getting to the stage we can take her on decent walks and need the safety line.
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Re: Itty bitty kiddy harnesses

Thu 11 Feb, 2010 8:33 am

Most people using a safety line only use a tape for a harness. I guess for you kid you want something better? You shouldn't have any problem ordering one at somewhere like Paddy's or try your local climbing gym, they probably have a noticeboard you could ask for one?

Maybe ask on the chockstone forum?
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Re: Itty bitty kiddy harnesses

Thu 11 Feb, 2010 11:18 am

I'm a total greenhorn on climbing gear. Was always interested in it but there are only so many hobbies you can get involved in before critical mass.

Might talk to my mate at the local Paddys.
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Re: Itty bitty kiddy harnesses

Thu 11 Feb, 2010 7:43 pm

'54 - there are a few different harnesses for kids, generally with a chest attachment also, as it's a bit more supportive, and they tent to be somewhat hip-less too. My Miss8 has one. For a 4yo it will be harder though, but you'll want an adjustable one so you can cinch the legs right down.
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Re: Itty bitty kiddy harnesses

Thu 11 Feb, 2010 7:55 pm

G'day.

Down the road from Macpac office here in CHCH there is a business called aspiring enterprises. http://www.aspiring.co.nz/
Give them a call/e-mail- ask for Lindsey ....he'll sort you out with some quality kit at a fair price . He make good gear, has for years.
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