New Wichard Products
New 2:1 Halyard Shackle (MX Series)
Perfect for 2:1 purchase mainsail halyards
Replaces flying sails furlers terminals (i.e halyard block)
Outstanding working and breaking loads
Optimised dimensions and weight
3 sizes available: for rope max sizes from 8 to 14 mm.
New Speedlink Trigger Snap Shackle
Speedlink is the new trigger snap shackle dedicated to spinnaker operations on racing boats and offering an excellent weight / performance ratio.
- Ultra lightweight: developed by using finite element analysis software, Speedlink has an optimised design thanks to its shape, cut-outs and ribs. Its make it extremely design and gives its one of the best strength/weight ratios on the market.
- Easy opening: opening under load, whether manually or using release fid, is easy and effortless thanks to the generous passage diameter and its optimised slopes.
- No accidental opening: the special shape of the latch reduces inertia and avoids unintentional opening, especially under impact.
- Sturdy: Speedlink is forged in HR stainless steel and can bear outstanding working and breaking loads for a minimum weight.
- Modern design: its ultra-technical lines avoid excessive rope wear and prevent adjacent lines from jamming.
New Wichard Lyf'Safe adjustable Jackstay
Lyf'Safe by Wichard is a complete jackline kit allowing safer operations and offering added value to the crew.
Adaptable and universal, Lyf'Safe can tailored to the length of the boat (using the adjuster) and can be fitted on to most deck fastenings (padeyes, pulpit/pushpit, cleats).
- Ready-to-use: Easy to install, Lyf'Safe can does not require additional fastening components such as shackles.
- Reflective: Thanks to its reflective stripe and photoluminescent casing, Lyf'Safe can be easily identified when sailing at night.
- Locking system of the webbing: The adjuster casing prevents any accidental adjustment or release of the webbing.
- Resistant and anti-chafeing: The anti-abrasion edges to the webbing prevent early wear and fraying, the soft elastomer casing isolates the deck, eliminating noise and vibrations.
For a full and detailed list of Wichard products available from Storm Force Marine in Hong Kong, please see the Wichard website and their latest catalogue.