Wichard ProLine Tethers

Prosnap

Feb 6, 2017

There is growing interest all over the country in offshore distance racing and naturally having the correct safety equipment is critical.

Here’s a new tether offering from Wichard. You can get them easily throughout Canada via http://wpgcanada.com/find-a-dealer/

Here’s what Wichard has to say about these tethers:

When it comes to safety, compromise is not an option. That is why Wichard has developed a new generation of tethers to ensure maximum safety and ease of use thanks to some innovative new features.

• Four models available

• Compliance with ISO 12401:2009 and ISAF regulations (OSR)

• Overload indicator with shock absorber on all models
• Easy opening self-locking carbine hooks

• ErgoLockSystem (patented): automatically closes and locks the snap hook
• Locking indicator
• Retro-reflective webbing, visible at night

• V-Nose (patented): special tip makes hooking and unhooking easy with one hand

• Wide opening snap hook (26 mm)

• Compact light tether
Proline 2

Special materials for less weight and greater performance

Wichard carefully selects materials (aluminum, carbon fibre, etc.) ProSnap snap hooks are forged in special aluminum to ensure excellent rustproof qualities and minimum weight. 
ProLine webbings are designed with materials that absorb very little water and dry quickly.

 

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