Black Diamond  Bosun's Belay Chair

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The Black Diamond Bosun's Chair offers a comfortable padded seat for hanging belays.

Color: Gray
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Features

  • Adjustable design for comfort at belay
  • Daisy chain for additional organization

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Climbing

Weight

1,100 grams

Reviews
16 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars

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4 out of 4 (100%) reviewers recommend this product

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Matt
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Essential item for bolting routes

5 years ago

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.

Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on blackdiamondequipment.com
Matt
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Essential item for bolting routes

5 years ago

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 posted on blackdiamondequipment.com
Alan
Alaska, USA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

This chair is great!

10 years ago

I recently went on a climbing trip to The Cirque of The Unclimbable's and brought my new Bosun's Chair. It is not only good for big walls but also for base camp! The chair not only offers rest but it also has a foam cushion in it to keep your butt warm. Definitely a good purchase!

Originally posted on blackdiamondequipment.com
Judson
Ausable Chasm, NY 12944, USA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great!

9 years ago

I bought this to work on via ferrata installations where even the big gun harness isn't comfy enough. Hanging in the harness for hours drilling holes and pulling loose rock is brutal. This chair provides more comfort and allows me to work longer without stopping. Racking on your harness can be a bit difficult when carrying a lot, but there are some options to clip to the chair. It's easiest just to hang a 5 gallon bucket to keep tools etc organized and off your harness.

Originally posted on blackdiamondequipment.com
Ian
Redmond, OR 97756, USA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great for bolting

9 years ago

I have spent hours in this chair. I mostly use it for bolting new routes or re-bolting old routes. Often I will spend 1-2 hours at a time hanging in the chair, which would be impossible in a harness. I already own 2 and going to buy a third so I always have one on hand at different climbing areas

Originally posted on blackdiamondequipment.com
Tanner B.
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Fear hanging belays no longer

5 months ago

Is it a luxury? absolutely. Will you dream about it when you're at a hanging belay and you forgot it in the car? yes. Not only does will this chair save your butt, it will also save your belayshionships when you aren't yelling at your partner to go faster.

Originally posted on blackdiamondequipment.com
Andrew
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Lightweight and Comfy Wall Chair

5 years ago

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.

Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on blackdiamondequipment.com
Luc514
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

light and relatively inexpensive

6 years ago

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.

Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on blackdiamondequipment.com
Ian
Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars

This is NOT safe to use as a Bosun Chair

2 years ago

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 posted on blackdiamondequipment.com
Brett W.
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Fantastic but wish the back rest was larger

3 months ago

Took this on Final Frontier at Fifi. Absolutely essential and a total game-changer on that route, but the back rest could be a bit larger for comfort reasons

Originally posted on blackdiamondequipment.com
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