Couloir UL
Description
Checking in at just 105 grams, the Couloir UL is built for the weight-conscious alpinist or ski mountaineer. With a buckle-less design, the Couloir UL features rabbit-ear tie-in points, and two webbing gear loops. The low-profile vari-width Dynex monofilament waist and leg loop webbing is highly breathable, and the minimalistic design allow you to put the harness on while wearing crampons or skis.
- Utralight construction with breathable vari-width Dynex monofilament webbing
- Extremely light, packable and low profile
- Color coded waist and leg loops (inside/outside) to make putting on harness easy/intuitive
Retail price
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Weight (g) WeightIn grams, the weight, as stated by the manufacturer/brand. If there are differences in weight (due to multiple sizes or optional accessories) we'll list them here. The default weight is the middle-most size, often this is size M. | 105 g BD doesn't provide the weights for other sizes so we're working on gathering this info by hand, stay tuned! |
| Fit | Unisex |
| Sizes | XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL |
Gear LoopsNumber of Gear LoopsGear loops are used to hold gear (quickdraws, cams, etc) onto your harness. 4 gear loops is most common. 
0 - 1 Gear LoopsMost often on full body harnesses or guide/gym style harnesses. 2-3 Gear LoopsMostly found on lighter harnesses made for [ski] mountaineering or high-end sport climbing where weight is a high priority. 4 - 5 Gear LoopsThe standard/most common number for climbing harnesses. Perfect for sport and trad. More Than 6 Gear LoopsDesigned for long multi-pitch and big wall climbing, found on harnesses made to hold the maximum amount of gear. Worth ConsideringOccasionally, the number of gear loops will change on a harness model depending on the size. There could be 7 gear loops for the med/large but only 5 gear loops for the xsmall/small. In this case we list the highest number for the filters, and then write an explanation on the product page like, “Size S/XS can only fit 5 gear loops.” | 3 Gear loops |
Ice Clip SlotsIce Clip SlotIce clipper slots are made to fit a carabiner that holds ice screws. These slots are generally only used by ice climbers but there is no disadvantage to having them on your harness. 
Less than 40% of harnesses will have ice clipper slots. And those harnesses will usually have 2 or 4 slots, often located next to, or between, the gear loops. | Yes, 2 |
| Belay / Tie-In | Tie-In |
| Waist Buckle Type | None |
| Leg Buckle Type | None (it stretches) |
| Drop Seat | No |
Haul LoopHaul LoopTrad climbers often look for a haul loop as they're intended to haul a rope (second line) or pack (while you climb the chimney). 
A haul loop can also hold shoes or other accessories. Although not the intended use, it is also commonly used to hold a chalk bag. | No (0kN) |
| Certification | |
| Size Chart | S (will fit the upper range of XS)
Waist: 67-84 cm / 26-33 in
Legs: 48-60 cm / 19-24 in M
Waist: 76-91 cm / 30-36 in
Legs: 53-66 cm / 21-26 in L (will fit most XL and the lower range of XXL)
Waist: 84-99 cm / 33-39 in
Legs: 58-69 cm / 23-27 in |
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The Couloir UL is everything I like from a ‘less is more’ design philosophy. It’s light, simple and faff free. It works perfectly for the activities that it is designed for – namely ski mountaineering, glacier travel and glacier skiing as well as some basic mountaineering. It has zero padding and I wouldn’t wanna hang in it for hours, but I’m never going to. When it’s on, I forget it’s there. I can put it on over crampons or whilst wearing my skis (although I prefer to plan to be wearing it so not get to that point where I’m like “oh, maybe I should be wearing my harness now…”). It has 2 basic gear loops, which are more than capable of carrying my crevasse kit, elastics to tuck an ice screw into (to stop it jangling) and simple “bunny ears’ tie in loops which move away from the classic metal buckle harness design. Instead a simple plastic buckle keeps it up on your hips when you’re not hanging in it.
A pictoral representation of UIAA-105 and EN-12277 standards for harnesses.
The UIAA equipment standard provides a baseline for equipment performance in a test lab under controlled conditions on new equipment. Although these test conditions are relevant to the conditions encountered climbing, conditions encountered at the crags and the condition of the equipment are equally important. This recommendation from the UIAA member federation The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) provides vital equipment information that is NOT explicitly addressed in the standard, particularly failure modes of the equipment and recommendations for the use, inspection, maintenance, and retirement of equipment.