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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-01-2023, 09:03
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Posted By thinwater
Re: Mast Climbing Rigs - Recommendations?

I have a terrible knee, so yes, I would recommend that. It is the one thing about the Mastmate I dislike. IMO they should all be 14". I didn't like the 16-17" spacing when I was younger. 16" is...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-01-2023, 08:57
Replies: 54
Views: 5,605
Posted By thinwater
Re: Mast Climbing Rigs - Recommendations?

You have your legs covered, for which we thank you.:smile:
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-01-2023, 18:20
Replies: 54
Views: 5,605
Posted By thinwater
Re: Mast Climbing Rigs - Recommendations?

See how the 3rd and 4th steps are buckled up? It was coiled incorrectly.



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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-01-2023, 18:00
Replies: 54
Views: 5,605
Posted By thinwater
Re: Mast Climbing Rigs - Recommendations?

Take the time to roll it flat the correct way!! I am also impatient, but I swear to you, it is worth the OCD on this. Really. Every time. Use 4 small lashings to keep the coil flat.


Tension it...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-01-2023, 17:57
Replies: 54
Views: 5,605
Posted By thinwater
Re: Mast Climbing Rigs - Recommendations?

Cool.


Try rolling it the other way. The steps should be semi flat but open downwards and ready to climb immediately. I got this wrong a few times.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-01-2023, 05:29
Replies: 54
Views: 5,605
Posted By thinwater
Re: Mast Climbing Rigs - Recommendations?

Could be technique.


Coil away as described in the instructions. VERY important. Otherwise the steps will not fall open properly.
Tension the ladder TIGHT with a winch. Otherwise, it will...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-01-2023, 12:19
Replies: 54
Views: 5,605
Posted By thinwater
Re: Mast Climbing Rigs - Recommendations?

The problem with "standard" climbing harness is that they eventually restrict blood flow to the legs. They are not designed for long hang time, they are designed for active climbing. The solution is...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-01-2023, 10:44
Replies: 54
Views: 5,605
Posted By thinwater
Re: Mast Climbing Rigs - Recommendations?

Big wall harness (comfortable for an hour--not a regular sport harness).


Bracing the feet is also helpfull, since all masts swing. The webbing ladder has two steps a the top.


The idea of...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-01-2023, 06:16
Replies: 54
Views: 5,605
Posted By thinwater
Re: Mast Climbing Rigs - Recommendations?

The ladder should be anchored to the mast at every step by a slug. It's in the instructions (and look at the picture in this link).


That said, I often climb without the slides, and it works fine...
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