Wichard 2 7/8" Trigger Snap Swivel (Speedlink)

Wichard 2 7/8" Trigger Snap Swivel (Speedlink)

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.

Features:

Weight: 1.83 oz. (52 g)

Length: 2 7/8" (74 mm)

Working load: 2420 lbs. 

Breaking load: 5060 lbs. 

A: 14 mm

B: 11.5 mm

Applications

Spinnaker operations: sheets, halyards, peeling

Can handle two sheets or one sheet and one trigger snap shackle

Material

HR stainless steel 17.4 PH