A number of canyoning harnesses of unrelated makes and models were reported to have broken in the period between July 2017 and December 2018. In response to these failures, a UIAA Safety Commission working group carried out extensive studies on the long-term effects of canyoning harness performance in the aggressive environment of canyons.
The full safety alert which includes conclusions and recommendations can be read here:
UIAA Safety Alert & Advice: Canyoning Harnesses – UIAA
Posted on 27/11/2025
