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Ruff Wear Double Back Harness

$124.95

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Ruff Wear Double Back Harness

With the Ruff Wear Double Back Harness it turns out that there are many ways this dog-specific climbing harness can be used, including climbing, mountaineering, canyoneering, and helping dogs up and down steep and exposed terrain in the high country. The Double Back is an adjustable strength-rated dog harness designed for lifting and lowering in exposed areas.

Material: Strength rated webbing throughout
Strength rated, adjustable martingale for a customized fit
Strength-rated tie in point for easy rope attachment
Padded belly support, adjustable frame and leg loops for steady weight dispersion
Leg loops can be tucked away for increased mobility during approach
Four strength-rated, anodized aluminum lace-back buckles for safety and durability
Harness is strength-rated to 2,000 lbf or 8.9 kN
Performance Fit: Contoured, athletic cut
DOG GIRTH: XS - 17-24" (43-61cm, S - 24"-29" (61-74 cm), M - 29"-34" (74- 86cm), L - 34"-42" (86 -107 cm)

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Reviews - Ruff Wear Double Back Harness

Heather mongiat - 2009-12-31

Love it!!!!!
Great for disabled dogs

Justin Serpico - 2010-03-19

So far so good...
Just an initial review, I'll update after we get it out in the real world. Build is great, fit seems about right, so far just tried on, and lifted a few feet off ground off a branch. We expect to use this for canyoneering and as a "in case" measure for 4th class scrambling and or rappelling. SAR teams use similar harnesses for rappelling to victims or helicopter insertions. I expect as long as the fit is good for this to work for most people. However, unlike many SAR specific burrito type harnesses, this can be worn full time. Just put the leg loops back in the harness and it's a beefier Web Master. It's also a lot heavier and bulkier than the Web Master. As a note, if you only need to lift your dog up a few feet, or just want more control out of your dog without a collar, I don't recommend this over the Web Master. This has no quick release attachments, you must "double back" the harness webbing, and it's not super easy to put on or off (just a like a human climbing harness). The Web Master is designed for daily use on the trail. I've had that harness for 5 years, and it's been valuable for a quick assist of my dog when needed. As far as the review above, the rear leg loops aren't intended to be load bearing, more for stability/distribution of weight. . I'm not sure they need to be adjustable for most uses, although his sounds like slightly off label use which shouldn't really have an impact on most people who buy it to rap/canyoneer/haul there dog. Finally, as noted in the reviews above, it's slightly better than the Web Master for extracting an injured dog because it does distribute weight better, but it's not something you would carry around in your pack, or probably enjoy suiting a mobile dog up with each day when the Web Master goes on in a split second.

Anonymous - 2010-01-01

Excellent Harness
My Standard Poodle was born with hip problems. She compensates well but we still need to have her wear a harness in order to help her in certain situations. We have tried several, including others by Ruff Wear.This is by far the best. It's very well constructed and has excellent adjust-ability options. The only suggestion I have would be concerning the rear straps, which are now permanently attached and stowed in a rear zipper compartment. I would rather have them removable. They are a little bulky and I'd like to just be able to put them on when needed.