Ahoy Westsailors,  I'd like to install non folding mast steps along the entire length of my Westsail 42 Paragon's LaFiell mast.  I like the mast step design where the step is like a triangle that you can wedge your foot in, or put your arm through to hold on.. Seems to be the most secure foothold.  I'm thinking I will rivet the steps onto the mast, 18-22" apart...  Does anyone have any recommendations, especially on a brand, model, source, etc?  Thanks! 

Drake from Westsail 42 'Paragon'

Oriental, NC

Drake - Controversial subject..  Might as well have posted a question on anchors or firearms;-)  We had SS triangular steps on Abake all the way to the masthead.  They were attached with SS pop rivets which were a magnet for corrosion (dissimilar metals).  We had experience with mast steps on our W32 and knew that although they are convenient, they are halyard traps and always cause problems.  When we refinished the mast we opted to remove the steps and seal all the holes.  Access will be either by bosons chair or ascender.  Having steps to the first set of spreaders only would probably not be too bad.