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ISAF Specification Safety Tethers
Meeting all ISAF (International Sailing Federation) requirements for strength, design and features for sailboat racing, these safety tethers incorporate a lightweight aluminum double-action safety hook, built-in stress indicator and welded O-ring for improved security offshore, whether racing or cruising. The stress indicator features a bright overload flag that is exposed when the tether is stressed to the point of needing replacement (about 900lb. of force triggers the flag).
The boat-end aluminum safety hook has an easy-to-use double-action gate that automatically locks closed, so it won’t accidentally release from attachment points. Yet, it’s extremely easy to open in one ergonomic movement without pinching your hands. Internal elastic retracts when not under load, staying out of the way. Nonmagnetic, stainless-steel snap shackle at chest releases from the harness under load.
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100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Durable (3)
- Easy to use (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid do-it-yourselfer (4)
- Primary use:
- Personal (6)
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Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight but strong
- Unobtrusive
Cons
Best Uses
- Heavy Weather Sailing
Comments about West Marine ISAF Specification Safety Tethers:
This tether is AWESOME. I love the heavy duty carribiners attached to each tether. The tether is meant to take a severe punishing and survive. The clips are aluminum so they won't corrode. This also makes them light.
It's so easy to snap in and out of these.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy to use
Cons
- Expensive
Best Uses
- Offshore sailing
Comments about West Marine ISAF Specification Safety Tethers:
Really like the terminal clips, better than average carabiners. Clip easily to jacklines or whatever, and release as easily when desired. Wish it had the stack of 3 wooden beads on the harness-end snapshackle pendant like other models I've used, as this would make getting free in dire emergencies easier.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Durable
- Performs well
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Off shore
Comments about West Marine ISAF Specification Safety Tethers:
Useed for offshore racing. Very pleased.
Service and delivery comments:
Great delivery. Be sure to price shop.
Pros
- Easy to use
- Unobtrusive
Cons
Best Uses
- Sailing
Comments about West Marine ISAF Specification Safety Tethers:
I purchased the dual length tether and found that it was useful to clip one tether while disconnecting the other, thus allowing one to move about the boat past any obstructions and always be clipped in. I just clip them to the safety harness ring on my Offshore PFD when not in use and they generally stay out of the way.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Durable
- Easy to use
- Well made
Cons
Best Uses
- All types of Sailing
- Everyday Sailing
Comments about West Marine ISAF Specification Safety Tethers:
I bought this to go along with my Mustang AutoInflate PFD with Safety Harness.
It is well made, easy to use, and unobtrusive. The Double Hook makes it easier and safer to use and although I have not had to test its ability it gives added confidence that even if I do slip, that I will not fall overboard.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Quality gates
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about West Marine ISAF Specification Safety Tethers:
This tether has quality gates and emergency release shackle. 3 and 6 foot retractable tubing gives you mobility while still being hooked in. Great safety device!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Shackles work well
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Off shore
Comments about West Marine ISAF Specification Safety Tethers:
I used this tether daily for a 2000 mile sail. The Kong hook is a great invention and the snap shackle releases easily. [...]
- Primary use:
- Personal
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ISAF Specification Safety Tethers
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