I used to have a Black Diamond harness bought from Sierra Trading Post for about $36--even the economy models are great, and feel really secure. I lost the harness in a move--and if I've got to send my bosun's chair back (looks like I might, since the webbing is the issue) then I'll pick up another climbing harness and be happy. I can always attach a rigger's bag and a few tools to the loops around the harness belt--there are always half a dozen or so--and use my own lanyards to keep them from falling.
By the way, I always thought the cupholder wasn't the greatest idea--I mean, cupholders are wonderful, and staying, um, hydrated is a wonderful thing. But if I could do damage to my boat or crew by dropping a screwdriver or wrench, I suppose I could also do some damage by dropping my adult beverage. A few weeks ago I bought this outstanding travel mug at Target--holds 24 oz, double-wall insulated polycarbonate, with this really neat twisting top you can work with one hand. When you rotate the top, a silicone straw pops out; when you rotate it back, the straw is bent and squished so it just won't leak at all. And it's got a wide mouth for easy cleaning or for putting a lot of ice into your Moscow Mule. For ten bucks and change, I'm really happy. And it comes with a mini carabiner so I could clip it to my climbing harness, and even tie on a safety lanyard. Back when I was flying balloons, I was given a plaque that said "Travel light in life--take only what you need: a few friends, a little to eat, and a little more than enough to drink, because thirst is a dangerous thing." Dave Shaddock -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tim ford Sent: Friday, August 01, 2008 8:17 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: recalled bosun's chair Dave suggested one for under 42 bux...but he also suggests a "soft" chair with a built in cup holder....how can you lose with that? No pieces, just clip in like you would with a b's'n's chair (better known as a Vowel Avoidance Device) I was merely suggested the old chairs with the board were downright uncomfy and I always felt like if the thing inverted all future betting was off. tf Bob Mann wrote: > tf, > can you elaborate? The harness itself is $50-80. The only one West > lists on their website is a Harken for $120. So you're saying for $80 > or so beyond the harness I can have a more comfortable rig? What are > the pieces involved? > > Bob > > > >
