Description

WICHARD Spinnaker Swivel Carabiner – Quick-Release Snap Shackle
Elevate your sailing performance and safety with the WICHARD Spinnaker Swivel Carabiner, the definitive choice for racers and discerning cruisers. Engineered for rapid, reliable, and effortless spinnaker or gennaker handling, this quick-release snap shackle represents the pinnacle of marine hardware technology. Designed and manufactured in France by Wichard, a world leader in marine fittings for over a century, this carabiner provides the confidence and control you need when it matters most, especially during high-speed maneuvers and challenging weather conditions.
The core benefit of this essential piece of rigging is its combination of exceptional strength and intuitive, safe operation. The innovative quick-release mechanism allows for instantaneous opening, even under heavy load, simply by pulling the attached lanyard. This feature is critical for fast and clean spinnaker drops, preventing sail damage and ensuring a smooth, controlled process for the entire crew.
Key Benefits:
* Unmatched Safety & Speed: The quick-release plunger pin system enables immediate sail detachment with a simple pull of a line. The piston is designed to open outwards, preventing the line from snagging on the carabiner during release, a crucial safety feature that enhances efficiency on deck.
* Superior Strength & Reliability: Each carabiner is hot-forged from a single piece of High-Resistance (HR) 17.4 PH stainless steel. This advanced metallurgical process aligns the grain structure of the metal, eliminating internal weaknesses and creating a component with an outstanding strength-to-weight ratio. Trust in the certified breaking loads for ultimate peace of mind.
* Tangle-Free Performance: Equipped with a smooth-action swivel eye, this carabiner prevents your spinnaker halyards and sheets from twisting. This ensures the sail sets correctly for optimal aerodynamic performance and reduces wear and tear on your expensive lines and rigging.
* Exceptional Marine Durability: Forged from marine-grade 17.4 PH stainless steel, this shackle offers remarkable resistance to corrosion, deformation, and fatigue, guaranteeing a long service life even in the harshest saltwater environments.
Main Features:
* Advanced quick-release system with a plunger pin for instant opening.
* Free-rotating swivel eye to eliminate line twist and optimize sail trim.
* Outward-opening piston design for snag-free operation.
* Single-piece hot-forged construction for superior mechanical strength.
* Passivated and polished finish for maximum corrosion resistance.
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Technical Specifications & Details
Product Type: Carabiners / Spinnaker Snap Shackle
CARABINER FOR SPINNAKER MM 70.
Made in HR stainless steel (grade 17.4 ph) with swivel eye.
Quick release, with outward opening.
The opening takes place by pulling the line.
Certified breaking loads.
* Material: High-Resistance (HR) 17.4 PH Stainless Steel
* Length: 70 mm
* Working Load Limit (WLL): 1200 kg
* Breaking Load (BL): 2400 kg
* Weight: 97 g
Upgrade your boat´s hardware with the WICHARD Spinnaker Swivel Carabiner and experience the difference that world-class engineering makes. It is an indispensable component for any sailor looking to improve the efficiency, safety, and performance of their downwind sailing setup Silver