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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