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nitpik · 25-03-2018, 16:00

New mast climber, only removed once from carrying bag.
Asking $225
Located just east of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. (West end of North Channel)

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**roverhi** · 25-03-2018, 18:06

Is it the newer gold colored rope clutches or the older black ones?? The newer gold ones can be attached anywhere on a line making them much more convenient to use. The black ones require a separate climbing line to be hoisted up the mast or threaded on from the bitter end of a line which won't work if you have spliced shackles and internal halyards.

nitpik · 25-03-2018, 19:01

It is the new model, with bosuns' chair/harness, and the gold coloured ascenders.

NRbar · 26-03-2018, 04:25

Interested.

Sent a PM

Rob

PassePort III · 26-03-2018, 08:41

Interested also.
s/v PassePort.

Scofish · 26-03-2018, 08:46

3rd in line

S/V Arctic Willow

stewy · 26-03-2018, 09:04

Interested. Berthed in Gore Bay. From Sudbury.

Sailnut69 · 26-03-2018, 11:15

I'm in let me know if I get a chance!
Just south of Marinette Wi.

Plan Eye · 26-03-2018, 11:28

I'm also interested and I live in Canada. Boat is on Lake Ontario.

Let me know!

MarkusK · 26-03-2018, 16:34

7th? Call me optimistic...

Grattaway · 26-03-2018, 17:07

good afternoon

A related question - has anyone used petzl ascenders or similar equipment and can recommend one over another. They are cheaper than ATN equipment and available locally

nitpik · 26-03-2018, 18:18

I have used both the GIBB and the Petzl ascenders in the past. All three devices are indeed very similar. I prefer the retainer system for the release pin on the GIBB, but the one on the ATN is very secure (just a bit stiff and awkward to use). However, there is no way you are going to lose that ATN pin when you are up the mast!
I think the big advantage to the ATN is that it is a complete system, with the webbing straps, styrups and bosuns' chair all pre-made and connected together. If you don't mind stitching webbing and feel you can put together a safe system by yourself, the Petzl ascenders will work just fine.