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Holt Allen makes a very unique racing snatch blocks. Excellent for spinnaker twings. Lightweight - 1 ounce. Conveniently snap around your spin sheet. Acetal resin ball bearing sheaves with fiberglass filled nylon cheeks and grade 316 stainless steel axles.
The dymanic bearing technology with an easy to use mechanism for opening and closing the cheeks. They are easily attached to control lines with the safe knowledge that they will be secure until they are no longer required.
| Breaking Load (lbs) | 1873 |
|---|---|
| Breaking Load (kg) | 850 |
| Length (in) | 2-3/32 |
| Length (mm) | 53 |
| Max Line Size (in) | 1/4 |
| Max Line Size (mm) | 6 |
| Max Working Load (lb) | 308 |
| Max Working Load (kg) | 140 |
| Sheave Diameter (in) | 1-3/16 |
| Sheave Diameter (mm) | 30 |
| Weight (oz) | 0.98 |
| Weight (g) | 28 |
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James
09/244/2017
07:42 PM
Recommend:
Definitely yes
APS Expert Advisor Staff Review
These are the best for twing blocks on smaller keel boats or big dinghies. They're easily removed so if you end up in a light air situation you can easily take it off the sheet and hook it back on to the guy before a gybe. I've used them on an Etchells and they work great.
These are not the lightest blocks out there in this sort of size range, so if you leave your twings attached all the time these might not be the best option for you. Honestly though it makes rigging & de-rigging so much easier, especially if you have new or different crew. With these you don't have to re-run the whole spin sheet because somebody forgot to run it through the twings, you just clip them on.
Remember to check the working loads and get the right size for your boat - there is a bigger size of snatch block if these aren't big enough for your boat.
These are not the lightest blocks out there in this sort of size range, so if you leave your twings attached all the time these might not be the best option for you. Honestly though it makes rigging & de-rigging so much easier, especially if you have new or different crew. With these you don't have to re-run the whole spin sheet because somebody forgot to run it through the twings, you just clip them on.
Remember to check the working loads and get the right size for your boat - there is a bigger size of snatch block if these aren't big enough for your boat.
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