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Edelrid Jay III Harness vs Blue Ice Choucas Pro Harness

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Edelrid Jay III Harness is cheaper at —. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Edelrid Jay III Harness or Blue Ice Choucas Pro Harness?

The Blue Ice Choucas Pro Harness wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.

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Spec Edelrid Jay III Harness Blue Ice Choucas Pro Harness
US price
BrandEdelridBlue Ice
Released
Gear loops 4 4
Weight (oz) 13.9 5.1
Adjustable leg loops Yes No
Waist size range 63-103 cm, XS-XL
Belay loop kn
Padding type Moveable/repositionable hip pad (exact foam type not specified) Breathable mesh waist belt and leg loops; no separate foam padding layer
Haul ice clipper slots 1 ice clipper slot; 1 chalk bag loop 4 ice-screw slots on the waist belt plus ice-screw retainer elastics on both leg loops; rear drop-seat/haul attachment loop
Intended use via ferrata, mountaineering, general rock climbing alpine climbing and mountaineering in winter conditions

Sources — Edelrid Jay III Harness: bergfreunde.eu (verified 2026-08-11). Blue Ice Choucas Pro Harness: rockrun.com (verified 2026-08-11).

What's the difference between the Edelrid Jay III Harness and Blue Ice Choucas Pro Harness?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Weight (oz): Edelrid Jay III Harness 13.9 vs Blue Ice Choucas Pro Harness 5.1
  • Adjustable leg loops: Edelrid Jay III Harness true vs Blue Ice Choucas Pro Harness false
  • Padding type: Edelrid Jay III Harness Moveable/repositionable hip pad (exact foam type not specified) vs Blue Ice Choucas Pro Harness Breathable mesh waist belt and leg loops; no separate foam padding layer
  • Haul ice clipper slots: Edelrid Jay III Harness 1 ice clipper slot; 1 chalk bag loop vs Blue Ice Choucas Pro Harness 4 ice-screw slots on the waist belt plus ice-screw retainer elastics on both leg loops; rear drop-seat/haul attachment loop
  • Intended use: Edelrid Jay III Harness via ferrata, mountaineering, general rock climbing vs Blue Ice Choucas Pro Harness alpine climbing and mountaineering in winter conditions

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