I'm wondering why you put all bosun chairs into the same category?
This one with proper shoulder, chest and thigh straps is a safe and comfortable.
Is a safer design than this one?
or this one?
Guilty as charged, I overgeneralized. What is sold for the general marine market (meaning West Marine, Defender etc) is not representative for what the pros are probably using.
Then again, how much does this thing cost? A good rock climbers harness is in the $50.- range.