User guide

TOPCLIMBER INTERNATIONAL ®

self-hoist mast climber

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How to use the Topclimber® the right way

WHY TOPCLIMBER® ?

TOPCLIMBER® is a strong, reliable and user-friendly mast climbing system designed by sailors for sailors. Since its inception in 1994, TOPCLIMBER® has proven to be the best mast climbing system on the market. No other mast climbing system since then has been able to compete in terms of safety, simplicity and reliability.

Patent pending and made in the Netherlands.

The TOPCLIMBER® Consists of Two Parts:

  1. Forest chair with backrest and one-way jammer for safety and comfort.
  2. Leg straps with 2 loops for the feet and one-way jammer for extra stability while climbing.

Why TOPCLIMBER® is the Best Choice:

– Unique Design: The TOPCLIMBER® is the only solo mast climbing equipment that allows the operator to work above the masthead without leaving the chair. This provides complete independence and safety while working at height.

– Easy up and down: The TOPCLIMBER® operates only on a 10 mm low-stretch line, which is essential for stability and safety while climbing.

– Extra hook for more height: For extra reach and flexibility, the TOPCLIMBER® offers an extra hook that allows you to reach and secure higher up the mast.

– Weatherproof and durable: The metal components are made of special aluminum and stainless steel, making them resistant to the salty environment of the sea and other harsh conditions.

– Handy tool bag: The TOPCLIMBER® comes with a tool bag, which can also be used as a storage bag, so you always stay organized and prepared.

– Safety above all: The extra heavy-duty buckle of the TOPCLIMBER® comes with a red safety button, for extra protection during use.

 

The TOPCLIMBER® consists of 2 parts, a bosun’s chair with back rest and one way jammer, and leg straps with 2 loops for the feet and one way jammer

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The TOPCLIMBER® is the only solo mast climbing equipment that allows the climber to work ABOVE the masthead without leaving the chair

Easy up and down, Important! The TOPCLIMBER® rides a ONLY a 10 mm low stretch line

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Easy up and down, important! Use the TOPCLIMBER® ONLY with a good 10 mm line with a low stretch

Extra hook to get higher in the mast

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Additional carabiner to get higher up the mast

The metal parts are special aluminum and rust proof steel, proof against that salty environment

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The metal parts are made of special aluminum and stainless steel, resistant to the salty environment.

The TOPCLIMBER® comes together with a tool bag, that can be used as the storage bag

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The TOPCLIMBER® comes with a tool bag that can be used as a storage bag

Extra heavy buckle with red safety button

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Extra heavy buckle with red safety button

topclimber - user guide - before use - 001

Before you use the Topclimber®:

  1. read the instructions carefully
  2. become familair with all parts of Topclimber®
  3. You will need a static line 10 mm long enough to reach the masthead + 2 m

To set up Topclimber® for use:

  1. Attach the static line securely to a halyard and hoist to mast head. Secure.
  2. Feed the free end of the static line down through the top Rope Cluth.
  3. Continue feeding the same free end through the foot strap rope clutch.
  4. Secure optional seat clip.
  5. Now feed the line through the spacer strap.
  6. Winch slack out of static line and secure firmly on deck where desired.
  7. Finally, attach toolbag carabiner on the webbing just above the seat (left or right).

NOTE: Use only pre-stretched 10 mm (7/16″) good quality braided rope as static line.
ALWAYS: inspect Topclimber® and the static line before use.
CHECK: shackles, fasteners and nuts, and if your halyard is still good
NEVER: climb the mast barefoot to avoid risk.