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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 26-10-2016, 08:11
Replies: 49
Views: 16,406
Posted By Dockhead
Re: Low friction ring vs block

I think jib sheet turning blocks really need ball bearings -- very rapid movement of the sheet through the block during tacking.

My boat was originally built with these -- I did not add them. ...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 25-10-2016, 18:08
Replies: 49
Views: 16,406
Posted By Dockhead
Re: Low friction ring vs block

Hah, and I thought I had a lot :) You've got me beat by a lot.

I have 6 in use for my blade jib twing system, 2 more for the inhaulers, 2 for barber haulers, 4 more for a tackle I used to use for...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 25-10-2016, 18:02
Replies: 49
Views: 16,406
Posted By Dockhead
Re: Low friction ring vs block

They're fine for jib sheet leads, and are often used for that on racing boats.

Your advice is good except they are ALSO good when the angle of deflection is small, AND they are good when the...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 25-10-2016, 17:59
Replies: 49
Views: 16,406
Posted By Dockhead
Re: Low friction ring vs block

I agree actually.

Harken are great. The Lewmar ball bearing blocks are also very good, as are the Wichard ones.

I have these:

Lewmar 130mm High Load Single Footblock | MAURI PRO SAILING...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 25-10-2016, 06:57
Replies: 49
Views: 16,406
Posted By Dockhead
Re: Low friction ring vs block

I am a big, big fan of low friction rings, but I would not use them for that application.

They are superb for any line which doesn't move much, OR where there's not much angle of deflection. A...
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