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Folding mast steps

We have research many folding mast steps made from aluminum, metal, plastic or stainless steel but found these to be the best value available. For easier and safer way to climb our mast we purchased the "Mast Step" folding steps

These steps are "lightweight, rattle free, aesthetic, strong and foldable". These steps are easily unobtrusively fitted to the mast providing safe and secure footholds while climbing or working the mast.

The very high quality "Mast Step" is manufactured in Holland from a special combination of "Nylon/Glass fibre" which together with its design gives the step enormous strength. With a 3% additive, it makes the mast step UV resistant and prevents material degradation.

The steps weighs only 165 grams each (weight is always a consideration for products up a mast), and when folded does not snag ropes or sails due to the 'snag-free' design. At anchor or on a mooring the steps do not rattle in the wind and there is a choice of colours to match the mast - white, black and grey.

Due to its construction and the materials used, it is easy to adjust the step to fit the radius of the mast. Simply tape a sheet of sand paper at the position where the step is to be fitted, rub the saddle of the step up and down until the step snugly fit's the mast curvature.

When using the steps to climb the mast, one simply unfolds the steps in front as one ascends and folds them behind him as you descend the mast. The steps also provide a secure foothold but it is always strongly recommended to use a harness with a safety line attached.

There are many benefits of using the new reinforced "Nylon/Glass Fibre" Mast Step:

- Lightweight
- Corrosion free
- No rattling
- No electrolysis as with stainless steel fitted to aluminum
- Available in three colors to match the colour of the mast

 

Web links: These steps can be found at www.MastStep.com