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Gybe safely with Gyb'Easy, the new Wichard boom brake
Why a boom brake? Gybing remains one of the most challenging operations on a sailing boat even for experienced sailors and can possibly generate injuries and material damage. Gyb'Easy is an efficient and safe solution to reduce such risks.
Concept: Thanks to the frictions of the specific line called Gyb'Flex passing over the boom brake, the boom is allowed to gybe smoothly and without jerks. The more the line passes over the openings, the more the friction is increased and hence the brake efficiency.
Settings of the Gyb'Easy: The adjustment is made thanks to the tension of the line. 3 different positions exist for a better adaptation of the mainsail and wind conditions.
Easy installation: It takes a few minutes to install it on a eye strap of the boom. Two different fittings can be implemented to fit with all the deck configurations.
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A full range of WALDER® boombrakes,
are available for all size sailboats
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A full range of WALDER® boombrakes,
are available for all size sailboats
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A full range of WALDER® boombrakes,
are available for all size sailboats
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A full range of WALDER® boombrakes,
are available for all size sailboats
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A full range of WALDER® boombrakes,
are available for all size sailboats
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A full range of WALDER® boombrakes,
are available for all size sailboats
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Pressure applied, spring released disc brakes
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Description
The Wichita Metana Caliper brake is
available in either Spring applied /
Hydraulic release or Hydraulically
applied / Spring release options. It is
available in a single frame size although
special mounting to suit customers
requirements may be possible. The
brake is designed for medium to heavy
duty applications where high energy
stopping and holding duties are
required.
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The Brake is classified as one of the modern fixed type plough anchors. The characteristics of this anchor is to have big shares strongly formed in 3 planes with inverted edges and a shank long enough to be able to fit the majority of rollers.
The 16 kg model we tested proved to be more than enough for our boat even though. According to the legislation, it requires a higher standard model.
On the first type of seabed (sand and mud) we obtained a constant holding to 800 kg. It started to drag very smoothly from 3000 kg.
On the hard sand, the holding without skidding was 1000 kg with peaks at 1500 kg. Beyond that point, it drags without pulling.
Advantages : Exceptional holding in both types of seabed. The values obtained are equivalent to a medium wind of 42 knots on boats from 10,50 m to 12,50 m. In peak conditions, the 300 kg is equivalent to the higher wind of 60 knots.
The particar shape of the shank makes the pulling out easier when lifting the anchor to the surface vertically.
Exist in 12, 16, 20, 24 and 34 kg
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