ATN Top Climber

[Richard G.]

Anyone had any experience with the ATN Top Climber? Thanks

[bottomscraper]

Use the search button and look for "ATN Top Climber". This topic has been discussed a few times. Lots of good information about the ATN and alternatives can be found.

[Paul Kamins]

I bought one and found it was not as easy as it shows on their video. I am reasonably fit and not fearful of heights, but found it a real workout to get near the top of my mast. I could not get to the over the top position as shown in the video. I had planned to tighten a loose light on the very top, but could not get there easily. I stored it away in the boat for emergency use, but do not want to have to go up there again. Paul.

[Richard G.]

Did you get the low stretch line with it as well?

[Paul Kamins]

no. Had to purchase that separatly at my local marine store. P.

[Russell]

I thought about buying one, until a friend let me try his out, then I decided against it. As already mentioned its a real workout getting up there with it, and it takes a very long time. Though being a single hander I do want a way to get up the mast alone. So I think I am going to install mast steps eventually. I do not care for the windage and weight aloft or all the extra holes in my mast, but it seems the only real solution I have seen.