














Helia / Helios
Tier benefits:
Tier benefits:
Free US shipping over $69.
1 Point for $1 spent on full price sport items
Description & Tech Specs
The Edelrid Helia and Helios are comfort harnesses for when you’ll be spending real time in them. That means hanging on a project, belaying a slow partner through a multi-pitch, or getting used to the feel of the rope on long routes. Edelrid’s 3D Pad molds the waist belt and leg loops and puts the padding only where your weight actually loads, so you get a cushy hang without a bulky, sweaty harness that eats half your pack. Both models are built the same way. The difference is fit. The Helios has a standard cut. The Helia is shaped for a narrower waist with roomier leg loops, which is why it’s often the pick for women, and also for anyone whose waist and legs don’t match a standard harness. If regular harnesses either slide down your hips or pinch your thighs, try the Helia.
- 3D Pad comfort: molded padding where you load the harness, kept minimal everywhere else
- Butterfly-shaped waist belt: spreads the load so long hangs don’t turn into a pressure-point contest
- Two fits: Helios is the standard cut, Helia the narrower-waist cut with more leg room
- Fully opening aluminum Slide Block buckle: easy on and off, and stays put once set
- Adjustable leg loops with buckle covers: protect the webbing from wear
- Abrasion-protected tie-in points: last longer
- Five gear loops, ice clip slots, and a chalk bag loop: enough room for a full multi-pitch rack
- Light and compact: for how comfortable it is
