Dear Sailor: The Mast Mate Climbing System, including the Mast Mate ladder, safety harness, and fall arrest device is your ultimate companion for safe, easy, and efficient mast maintenance. Crafted from 2-inch wide heavy-duty nylon webbing, this alternating-step flexible mast ladder is built to last and designed for convenience.

Each step is strategically spaced 17 inches apart and reinforced with additional webbing, ensuring a secure and comfortable climb. The innovative design features two continuous parallel straps forming the steps, making the Mast Mate a seamless and sturdy unit.

The Mast Mate ladder includes a robust D ring at the top for halyard connection. Nylon retainer shackles connect the steps to your sail track using internal slugs or slides, and a double step at the top provides extra stability when working aloft.

Setting up the Mast Mate is a breeze! Simply hoist it like a mainsail. For tracks with gates, feed the Mast Mate above the lowered main; otherwise, remove the main from the track. A downhaul is optional but recommended to take up any slack.

Solve common halyard retrieval issues using the jib halyard or adjustable topping lift. The Mast Mate can also serve as an emergency boarding ladder by looping a step over a winch and tossing the rest overboard. When not in use, it rolls compactly into the provided nylon bag—compact and ready for your next adventure.

Weighing just 8 pounds for the 35-foot version (dimensions rolled: 14" x 2") and 11.5 pounds for the 50-foot version (dimensions rolled: 16" x 2"), the Mast Mate is light, portable, and indispensable for any sailor.

Proudly made in the USA, the Mast Mate combines timeless ingenuity with modern materials. It’s a simple yet powerful tool, often leaving people at boat shows exclaiming, “Why didn’t I think of that?”

Join the ranks of satisfied sailors who trust Mast Mate for their mast climbing needs. It’s more than a product—it’s peace of mind.