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) 75 mm
Length (mm) 189 mm
Weight (g) 475 g
Shackle pin Ø (mm) 6 mm
Maximum line Ø (mm) 12 mm
Maximum working load (kg) 550 kg
Breaking load (kg) 1650 kg
Holding power 15:1