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Working on a topping lift in the Gulf Stream. If you are climbing underway, MAKE SURE you have a loop to hold you near the mast. It does not look rough in that photo, but the swells at 55 feet up were enough to make it hard to hang on, and if you get loose you will hit one or more things pretty hard. Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com <mailto:j...@dellabarba.com> Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rick Rohwer via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2017 11:19 PM To: Joel Aronson via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Rick Rohwer <rickroh...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Climbing the mast solo I use the same ascenders with my own concoction of straps but unlike the fellow in the “atninc" ad I prefer a bosun’s chair to a climbing harness. Plenty of pockets for tools and your vitals don’t go numb. These allow you to actually climb above the top of the mast so you can work readily on mast top fittings. Rick Paikea 37+ On Mar 16, 2017, at 8:12 AM, Frederick G Street via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: 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 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 <mailto: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) _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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