Leather Body Basic - Chest harness, 260 g

260 grams, adjustable straps arranged in a cross, a size range from S to XL: the Basic is one of the two Leather Body harnesses described this way. The other is the Classic V, and this needs saying up front — the manufacturer publishes exactly the same description for both. Fifteen grams separate them, and nothing else in the documentation does.

Why choose this model?

• 260 g: fifteen grams under the Classic V, the only published gap between the two.
• Crossed straps, adjustable, the construction the manufacturer states.
• No permissible load published: this harness is worn, it does not hold.
• Sizes S to XL stated, with no chest measurement given.
• Leather alone, no chain and no stud, unlike the chain and studded models.

How to use it

1. Adjust it seated, back straight, then check standing.
2. Centre the crossing on the sternum, with no twist.
3. Keep two fingers' clearance under each strap.
4. Check that nothing presses into the hollow of the armpit.
5. Loosen a notch if a strap marks after twenty minutes.

The Classic V shares the same description for fifteen grams more, and the Holster comes down to 200 g. See also understanding materials and positive sexuality.

Care and precautions

Leather goes neither in a machine nor under a tap: a barely damp cloth, saddle soap if needed, air-drying well away from any radiator. A piece dried too fast hardens and cracks, and nothing softens it afterwards. Store it hanging rather than folded. The manufacturer does not publish what the metal parts are made of: with a known nickel allergy, test at the wrist before wearing it for long. On wearing: two fingers' clearance under each strap, nothing pressing into the hollow of the armpit, and since no permissible load is published, this harness is worn but does not hold — it never serves as an attachment point. Loosen at the first tingling.

Frequently asked questions

How does it differ from the Classic V?

Fifteen grams. The manufacturer publishes the same size range and the same description for both references.

Which size should I take?

A range of S to XL is stated, with no chest measurement. Measure yourself and check the adjustment on arrival.

Are all the straps adjustable?

The manufacturer states adjustable straps, without saying which ones or over what span.

What material is it?

Leather. Neither thickness, nor tanning, nor origin is published.

Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes, the construction is simple and the weight stays moderate next to the chain models.

SoPigalle tip: when two references carry the same description, weight is the only reliable clue left. Fifteen grams more leather is roughly one extra strap or one band width up — worth knowing if you are torn between the two.