Ryan — many on the list prefer a standard climbing harness and ascenders for 
this type of job.  I personally prefer to sit while working for long periods of 
time, so I use the ATN TopClimber (now called the “MastClimber”): 
http://www.atninc.com/atn-mastclimber-sailing-equipment.shtml 
<http://www.atninc.com/atn-mastclimber-sailing-equipment.shtml>

I’ve had very good luck with this equipment; in a previous life as a marine 
electronics installer, I spent a LOT of time up masts, and always felt safe and 
comfortable.

YMMV…

— Fred

Fred Street -- Minneapolis
S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI   :^(

> On Mar 16, 2017, at 10:01 AM, Ryan Doyle via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 
> wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> I need to replace the radar dome on my mizzenmast this weekend.  It's about 
> 22' up.  I'm in solid shape and can climb without a problem.  However, I have 
> never climbed a mast before, and I have to do this work alone.  I'm curious 
> if anyone here has suggestions for doing this safely.  Is it possible, or 
> should I call in a professional?  
> 
> I'll be down on the eastern shore of the Chesapeake, so I'm sure I could find 
> someone, but I'd rather learn to do this myself and I'd rather spend $$ on 
> mast climbing equipment than on a pro.  I'm sure this won't be the last time 
> I have to do this.
> 
> Any advice is appreciated.
> 
> Thanks so much.
> 
> Ryan
> Juniper - 1983 Pearson 424 Ketch 
> (Former 1976 C&C 30)
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