I think the concern was that with just the main, he wouldn't be
anywhere near the problem on the backstay. Since that's where he needs
to be, something needs to connect him to the backstay.

In article , Just Us wrote:
Why not just use the main halyard to hoist your self with?
Plenty strong.

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