4:1 mast climber

[ExTerra]

Originally Posted by Brion Toss

Hi again,
Put the fiddle aloft, the single-with-becket on your harness. I think you will be pleased at the difference this makes. And I hope that, regardless of purchase, you have a set of mast steps about 4.5' from the top of the mast, to stand on when you get up there.
Note that, with the decreased load on your hands, it is often possible to reduce rope diameter, and still have a comfortable grip. Also note that not coiling the line becomes more important when you add purchase, as twisted blocks will undo any gained advantage.
And good on you for keeping at it!
Fair leads,
Brion Toss

We have played with this a bit now and realize that our current 1/2" regatta rope is causing drag on our aloft fiddle. We don't have a shop close by that has 7/16" to play around with so we are wondering what diameter smaller than 1/2" has worked well for people. We like the feel of the regatta polyester but also wonder if others on this site use a different type of line. Looking forward to replies. Thanks.