[tregiffian]

Should I ditch my (5th) Whillans inherited from Lakes artist Philip Macleod Coupe ?

[andy_e]

My tiny sparrow legs are smaller than the unadjustable leg loops on my new harness. Does this matter a huge amount?

No.

Oh good, so I'm not going to fall out of it then?

[duncan]

The Arc'teryx system of splitting the weave on the waist/leg loops makes their harnesses VERY comfortable. I'm yet to sit in a brand that's done this as well (BD / Edelrid are both very stiff in comparison). These are not cheap.

On the whole I'd agree with this but the last generation (e.g R300) develop permanent creases in the waistbelt or legloops which makes them somewhat less comfortable. Mine will be going back to the distributors when I get round to it.

I bought a Mammut Ophir two years ago in the Dolomites when our gear got lost by easyjet. It's just as comfortable, only slightly heavier, and 1/3 the price compared with the Arcteryx.

[ashtond6]

My tiny sparrow legs are smaller than the unadjustable leg loops on my new harness. Does this matter a huge amount?

No.

Oh good, so I'm not going to fall out of it then?

No, im pretty sure its all about the waitbelt to keep you in - the leg loops are just for balance & to make it sit properly. Well I hope so as I regularly unclip them 

[SA Chris]

Oh good, so I'm not going to fall out of it then?

Might be a bit less comfortable than it could be in all those hanging belays you will be doing though.

[tomtom]

It'll probably fit perfectly the next time you use it Andy...