Why We Like The Bosun's Chair
We cozy up in the Bosun's Chair when we know our partner has a battle in the next pitch. The adjustable design lets us dial in the perfect height and back support for optimal comfort as we spend hours on hanging belay.
Details
- Comfortable chair for those extra-long hanging belays
- Padded seat for to help keep your legs from falling asleep
- Daisy chain helps keep your belay station clean and organized
- Item #BLD0965
- Claimed Weight
- 2lb
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
- Activity
- climbing
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 10 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageSeptember 29, 2022
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
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
July 17, 2022
Haven't used it on a hanging belay but it works great as a chair for my van!

Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
March 3, 2022
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
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
April 3, 2021
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.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
October 30, 2020
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.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
July 24, 2020
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.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
July 24, 2020
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.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
October 19, 2019
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.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
October 7, 2018
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.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
November 20, 2017
Chair
Love it but they should had daisy chain on it so you can clip you stuf. I use it to bolt some route hand it way more comfortable
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
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