Wichard ProLine'R Tether featuring one 2m elasticised webbing strap, one ProSnap Safety Snap Hook, one stainless steel snap shackle and overload indicator.
The Proline’R range is equipped with a forged stainless steel snap shackle meaning they can be released under load in emergency situations (man overboard, capsizing, etc.). The Proline’R have all the features of the Proline range: ergonomic design, wide opening, high levels of safety, lightweight structure and replaceable webbing.
- Snap shackle on the harness can be released under load
- ErgoLockSystem (patented): automatically closes and locks the snap hook
- Locking indicator
- Retro-reflective webbing, visible at night
- Overload indicator shock absorber (as per ISAF offshore special regulations) on all models
- Easy opening snap hook
- V-Nose (patented): special tip makes hooking and unhooking easy with one hand
- Wide opening snap hook (26mm)
- Compact light tether
- Compliance with ISO 12401:2009 and ISAF regulations (OSR)
NOTE: Australian Yachting, no longer accepting snap shackle type connections on sail boat racing safety tethers.
| Part Number | Max Length | Snap Hooks | Snap Shackle | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WCH-7061 | 2m | 1 | 1 | 320g |
INFORMATION ABOUT THE ISO 12401:2009 STANDARD
For the amateur sailor safety, the standard demands:
- Self-locking carbine hooks
- A possible unhooking from the harness side (for people above 50Kgs)
- An impossible unhooking from the harness side for people below 50Kgs (children)
