Black Diamond

Bosun's Chair

Great Seat

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

I do climbing photography and this seat has been awesome for long days sitting up on a fixed line. I just clip it to my back gear loop as I jug up the line. It’s easy to set up and adjust, and weighs very little.

This is NOT safe to use as a Bosun Chair

For a brand with credibility to market such an unsafe product , without explaining that you also need to use full climbing harness at the same time is completely irresponsible

Haven't used it on a hanging belay but it works great as a chair for my van!

Works well to save the

Works well to save the legs from going asleep while hanging from a static line for long periods of time

Leg saver !

When repairing routes - this is a leg saver! You don’t lose your blood supply to your legs and it is super comfortable and safe.

Generally great but needs gear loops

I'd echo everyone's comments and only add this review to emphasize the usefulness of a few gear loops. That would make it about perfect.

Essential item for bolting routes

For anyone spending extending periods hanging on the wall (eg bolting routes) this item is ESSENTIAL. It removes most of the pressure off the back of your legs and allows you to work at height for much longer periods than any harness. I clip mine in very short to the biner attached to my GriGri which allows easy movement up and down the rope. Worth its weight for sure. If I were to make a any improvement, I would suggest that BD add clip in loops near the top of the triangle part of the seat so users can clip in short directly vs having to use the ratchet straps. That way one could remove them and save even more weight.

Essential item for bolting routes

For anyone sFALSE extending periods hanging on the wall (eg bolting routes) this item is ESSENTIAL. It removes most of the pressure off the back of your legs and allows you to work at height for much longer periods than any harness. I clip mine in very short to the biner attached to my GriGri which allows easy movement up and down the rope. Worth its weight for sure. If I were to make a any improvement, I would suggest that BD add clip in loops near the top of the triangle part of the seat so users can clip in short directly vs having to use the ratchet straps. That way one could remove them and save even more weight.

Lightweight and Comfy Wall Chair

Turned Misery into Comfort for belaying those long aid pitches where no ledges were available to stand on. I hope BD continues to make niche items like this for climbers approaching all different styles of climbing.

light and relatively inexpensive

You can make your own, but it won't be as light, comfortable or useful. It's really light, fits in my haul bag and offers a great rest when brushing routes. I attached a nylon daisy to keep the tools attached.