Designed for arborists, cavers, and climbers rely on single line ascents and descents, the climbing gear described in this report is specialized equipment that requires training, and applying it to mast-climbing requires an added level of risk.
- The Rock Exotica is an example of the hybrid uniscenders that the Vendée Globe sailors used.
- Adding foam padding to the climbing harnesses seat makes it more comfortable when working aloft for long periods.