Razorback Elite Sternal D-Ring Harness
The Malta Dynamics Razorback Elite Sternal D-Ring Harness is a lightweight Class 3 full-body harness built for tower work and fixed-ladder climbing. A front (sternal) D-Ring lets a worker climb and connect to a ladder-safety or climbing system; the dorsal (back) D-Ring takes a self-retracting lifeline without re-adjusting the webbing; and two side D-Rings handle hands-free positioning.
All-aluminum hardware and a lightweight design keep the harness easy to wear all day, while breathable, reflective padding on the shoulders and legs, along with reflective stitching throughout the webbing, add comfort and visibility. Built-in rescue handles aid lowering or rescue, break-away lanyard keepers manage slack, and quick-connect buckles speed up donning. It is rated for a 130-310 lb worker capacity and meets ANSI Z359.11-2021 and OSHA 1926 Subpart M and 1910.
Who Needs This Harness
The Razorback Elite is a Class 3 full-body harness- the wearable part of a personal fall arrest, climbing, or work positioning system. The sternal (front) D-Ring supports ladder and tower climbing, the dorsal (back) D-Ring is the fall-arrest connection for a self-retracting lifeline or shock-absorbing lanyard, and the side D-Rings are for hands-free positioning only. Each worker also needs a compatible connecting device and a rated anchorage. Match the size to the worker on the Malta Dynamics sizing chart and confirm fall clearance below the work surface before tying off.
Features
Front, back, and side D-Rings
A sternal D-Ring for climbing, a dorsal D-Ring for fall arrest, and two side D-Rings for positioning cover tower and ladder work.
Lightweight, all-aluminum hardware
All-aluminum hardware and a lightweight 3.3-3.9 lb build make the harness easy to wear for a full shift.
Breathable reflective padding
Breathable padding on the shoulders and legs adds comfort, while reflective padding and stitching improve visibility.
Built-in rescue handles
Shoulder rescue handles let a crew lift or lower a worker and help keep the body upright during rescue.
Quick-connect buckles
Quick-connect buckles speed up donning and doffing without threading webbing through tongue buckles.
Break-away lanyard keepers
Break-away lanyard keepers stow the connector legs and release cleanly when a lanyard is used.
Technical Specifications
| SKU / sizes | B4000 (S-M), B4001 (L-XL), B4002 (2XL), B4003 (3XL) |
|---|---|
| Type | Razorback Elite Class 3 full body harness, sternal D-Ring |
| D-Ring configuration | Sternal (front), dorsal (back), and two side D-Rings |
| Worker capacity | 130 to 310 lb per worker, including tools and equipment |
| Buckles | Quick-connect buckles |
| Hardware | All-aluminum |
| Padding | Breathable, reflective padding on shoulders and legs |
| Visibility | Reflective stitching throughout the webbing |
| Rescue | Built-in shoulder rescue handles |
| Lanyard keepers | Break-away lanyard keepers |
| Webbing/materials | Nylon and polyester webbing, aluminum hardware |
| Size range | S-M, L-XL, 2XL, 3XL |
| Product weight | 3.3 lb (S-M), 3.5 lb (L-XL), 3.7 lb (2XL), 3.9 lb (3XL) |
| Compliance | ANSI Z359.11-2021, OSHA 1926 Subpart M, OSHA 1910 |
| Warranty | 1 year limited (Malta Dynamics) against factory defects in workmanship and materials |
Use each D-Ring for its rated purpose. The dorsal D-Ring is for fall arrest; the sternal D-Ring is for climbing and ladder systems; the side D-Rings are for work positioning only - never for fall arrest. Size the harness to the worker, adjust every strap snug, inspect before each use, and retire any harness that has arrested a fall. Confirm fall clearance below the work surface before connecting.
Compliance Standards
ANSI Z359.11-2021
ANSI/ASSP standard for full body harnesses, covering strength, design, and labeling for fall arrest.
OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M
Construction fall protection, including the body-harness requirement for personal fall arrest systems under 1926.502(d).
OSHA 29 CFR 1910
General industry fall-protection and personal fall-arrest harness requirements.
Class 3 full body harness
A full body harness configuration with sternal, dorsal, and side attachment points for climbing, arrest, and positioning.
Typical Applications
How to Fit the Razorback Elite
Fit per the Malta Dynamics harness user instructions. A correctly adjusted harness is essential for it to arrest a fall safely. The sequence below is an overview only.
- Shake it out. Hold the dorsal (back) D-Ring, shake the harness so the straps fall free, and unfasten any buckled straps.
- Put on the shoulder straps. Slip the straps over your shoulders and keep the dorsal D-Ring centered between your shoulder blades.
- Connect the leg straps. Route each leg strap and fasten its buckle, keeping the connection snug but not pinching.
- Connect the chest strap. Fasten the sternal (chest) buckle and position it across the breastbone, 6 to 8 inches below the throat.
- Final adjustment. Snug all straps so no more than a flat hand fits between the webbing and your body, with no slack and no twisted straps.
Inspection and Retirement
Inspect the harness before each use, with a documented competent-person inspection at least every six months per the Malta Dynamics inspection form. Remove the harness from service if any of the conditions below apply.
- Webbing: cuts, burns, holes, frayed or pulled fibers, paint or chemical contamination, or heat and UV damage.
- Stitching: broken, pulled, or cut stitches on shoulder, chest, leg, or back straps.
- D-Rings and hardware: cracks, distortion, sharp edges, corrosion, or rough operation of buckles.
- Impact indicator: any deployed or activated fall-arrest indicator (where fitted).
- Labels: ANSI and OSHA markings and the date of first use must remain legible and intact.
Retirement triggers: any fall-arrest event, a deployed impact indicator, or any cut, burn, or hardware damage. Once a harness has arrested a fall, it must be retired from service and destroyed - it cannot be returned to use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Malta Dynamics Razorback Elite Submittals and Documentation
Razorback Elite Spec SheetFeatures, capacity, sizes, weights, materials, and compliance summary. Razorback Harness User ManualDonning, adjustment, D-Ring use, inspection, and warranty for the Razorback harness line. Harness Selection GuideHeight and weight sizing chart and D-Ring configuration table for S-M through 3XL. Harness Inspection FormCompetent-person inspection checklist for webbing, stitching, D-Rings, and hardware.Compatible and Related Products
- Malta C7002-G2 Warthog 50 ft SRL. A Class 1 self-retracting lifeline that clips to the dorsal D-Ring for overhead tie-off.
- Malta C7050 50 ft Vertical Lifeline Assembly. Rope lifeline and rope grab to connect this harness to an anchor.
- Malta Dynamics A6304 4-Way Roof Anchor Plate. A reusable anchorage point for metal, wood, and concrete roofs.
- Malta Dynamics Razorback Elite Maxx Harness. The same harness with a sewn-in waist belt and extra padding for added support.
Specifying Harnesses for Your Crew?
Need help sizing harnesses and matching them to the right connectors and anchorage for your jobsite? Confirm your worker weight range, D-Ring configuration, and fall clearance with us and we will walk through the full kit list so the right equipment ships together.
Call 863-703-4522 to talk to a fall protection specialist.
