Carbo Ratchets allow sailors to hand-hold loaded lines and offer balance between holding power and controlled easing.
Footnote
Maximum working loads and breaking loads for blocks based on cam strengths.
Sheave Ø (mm) 57 mm
Length (mm) 103 mm
Weight (g) 435 g
Shackle pin Ø (mm) 6 mm
Maximum line Ø (mm) 10 mm
Maximum working load (kg) 680 kg
Breaking load (kg) 1700 kg
Holding power 10:1