I  appreciate your interest in the Mast Mate Climbing System , an efficient single-handed mast ladder and the practical Tool Bag Work belt. The Mast Mate attaches firmly to the sail track at every step and the belt allows freedom of movement with security. Combined they make working aloft a simple, easy, and most importantly safe experience. Since 1985 thousands have been sold with a money back return rate of less than 3%. If you are a do-it-yourselfer, are tired of searching the docks for a winch slave, are not a gymnast, are stubbornly independent, and want to reduce your yard bills, this system is for you. Buy one and try it , if not satisfied all that is lost is the return shipping cost. Look at the video and check out the rest of the web site to get a comprehensive understanding of the system.

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NEW MAY 2008 MAST MATE REVIEW IN SOUTHWEST SAILING MAGAZINE

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Hello Gary, Just a note to let you know that I am completely happy with my MastMate. It is a hell-for-stout product which I'm willing to risk my life using and it certainly got the job done for me. As I did not have a mainsail halyard to pull MastMate up with (the whole reason for going on top was to re-install the main halyard) I had to use the jib halyard with the boom topping lift as a safety. It took some time to get the MastMate raised to proper position as the jib halyard began binding against the mast as MastMate neared the top. Also, I found that MastMate needs to be used with the wind blowing in from the bow... with the wind blowing in from astern, the MastMate steps get blown forward such that they get caught where the lower shrouds attach to the mast... and like trying to raise a mainsail with wind from the aft, it just doesn't work. There were helpful suggestions with the product packaging, like not using the product when not attached to the mast... not hanging on to MastMate steps when climbing up or down, etc. Another suggested comment for a new user would be to use MastMate with the bow into the wind... this will prevent it from getting caught in the standing rigging when attempting to hoist MastMate. Anyway, the job is done and I once again have a main halyard! Thanks for a great product! It's exactly what I needed. My friends out at the harbor had never seen such a product and were quite impressed!------Steve Steve--- On a windy day , to avoid steps snagging on the rigging , you can tape the steps closed when deploying and release the tape as you ascend.---gary More testimonials

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STIFFENERS FOR THE TOP ADJACENT STEPS INCLUDED

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VIDEO

ON THE WATER DVD MAGAZINE did a short video of the Mast Mate and Workbelt being deployed and used. It is avilable in the Windows Media format HERE. If you do not have the windows media player go to this address to install and when done type in http://www.mastmate.com/images/MMvideo.wmv

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$$$ FULL MONEY BACK GUARANTEE ON ALL PRODUCTS $$$

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