Harken SS Standup Spring

HARKEN SS Standup Spring | Boat & Rigging Fitting

Elevate your sailing experience and protect your investment with the HARKEN SS Standup Spring, an essential fitting for any discerning sailor. Designed to bring order, efficiency, and quiet to your deck, this simple yet ingenious component solves the common and frustrating problem of blocks lying slack, clattering, or causing damage. By keeping your blocks in a ready, upright position, this spring ensures your lines are always prepared for quick and smooth action, allowing you to focus on performance and the joy of sailing.

These robust Springs support blocks on padeyes, eyestraps, bases, and traveler cars, and prevent blocks from hitting the deck. This single function provides a cascade of benefits, from preserving the integrity of your boat´s surfaces to enhancing the speed and safety of your sail handling. Whether you are a competitive racer looking to shave seconds off maneuvers or a cruiser who values a well-organized and peaceful deck, the HARKEN SS Standup Spring is a small upgrade that delivers a significant impact on your time on the water.

Key Benefits & Main Features:

* Deck and Equipment Protection: The primary function of the standup spring is to create a buffer that prevents the block from repeatedly impacting the deck. This saves your gelcoat, teak, and other surfaces from costly chips, scratches, and wear. It also protects the block itself from impact damage, extending its service life.
* Enhanced Line Handling: By holding the block in an optimal vertical orientation, the spring ensures the sheave is always aligned for the line to run freely. This prevents the line from snagging or twisting, making trimming and adjustments faster, smoother, and more efficient, especially during critical moments.
* Reduced Noise and Clutter: Eliminate the constant, annoying clatter of loose blocks hitting the deck. The standup spring creates a quieter, more pleasant sailing environment and contributes to a clean, organized deck layout where every component is in its proper place.
* Versatile Mounting Solution: These Springs are incredibly versatile, designed to work seamlessly in a wide variety of applications. They are perfect for use with blocks attached to padeyes, deck-mounted eyestraps, traveler car bases, and other fixed points where a block needs to remain in a ready state.
* Durable, Marine-Ready Construction: Engineered specifically for the demanding marine environment, this spring is built to last. Its robust design offers exceptional resistance to corrosion, saltwater spray, and UV exposure, ensuring reliable performance season after season.

Technical Specifications:

* Weight (g): 9.1 g
32 oz
* A (mm): 51 mm
* A (in): 2 in
* B (mm): 22 mm
* B (in): 7/8 in