I haven't bought it yet but I'm under the impression that Awlgrip is the way to go. There is a very good thread on it here on Catsailor somewhere that I need to dig up and they've been using it on the masts here with good success.

I doubt I'm the reason you got hooked on the A Cat but thanks for the compliment. I'll take those anytime I can. The boat speaks for itself and I'm sure Rick let you use his here and there.