[jparker11]

Kmeeks,
Nothing wrong with a rope ladder, but what would you do with it? I can only see using for inspections only. You need at least one leg and one arm committed to your position on the ladder. Couple this with needing one arm to work your safety line, I don''t see getting much accomplished.

A bosuns chair, on the other hand, needs only your butt!!! Leaves a couple of arms and legs to stabilize your position and get some work done.

Even folding mast steps have the additional benefit of not needing to be stabilized laterally; but, still take away too many appendages for effectiveness.

I think I would rather invest in getting a shipmate vitally concerned with my survivial and teaching the safe operation of the halyard winches!!!

My $.02