Harken Triple Micro Block Support

HARKEN Triple Micro Block Support | High-Performance Sailing Fitting

Experience unparalleled control and efficiency on the water with the HARKEN Triple Micro Block Support, a cornerstone of high-performance boat and equipment fittings. As a leader in marine hardware, Harken delivers excellence with this compact and incredibly lightweight block, engineered for sailors who demand precision and reliability. Low-friction Micro blocks are compact and lightweight. They are ideal for sailboards, smaller dinghies, and lightly loaded control lines on boats of all sizes. This triple-sheave block with an integrated support allows for the creation of powerful and versatile purchase systems, dramatically reducing the effort required to trim and adjust your sails. Elevate your sailing experience with a fitting designed for speed, durability, and seamless operation.

Key Benefits
* Optimized Purchase Systems: The triple sheave design, combined with the integrated support, allows for the easy creation of powerful purchase systems (like a 6:1 tackle), significantly multiplying your pulling power and making adjustments to vangs, outhauls, or cunningham systems feel effortless.
* Exceptionally Low Friction: Enjoy fast, smooth trimming and easing under any load. The advanced bearing system ensures lines run freely, allowing for minute adjustments and rapid response when you need it most, whether racing or cruising.
* Compact & Lightweight Design: Engineered to provide maximum strength with minimum weight and size, this block helps reduce weight aloft, minimizes windage, and keeps your deck or rig clean and uncluttered. Its small footprint belies its impressive strength.
* Superior Durability & Reliability: Built to withstand the harsh marine environment, this Harken block offers peace of mind. Its robust construction ensures long-lasting performance, season after season, in saltwater, sun, and spray.

Main Features
* Triple sheave configuration for multi-line applications and purchase systems.
* Integrated lower support (becket) for dead-ending a line or cascading blocks to create advanced tackle systems.
* High-load ball bearing system for free-running sheaves under load.
* A streamlined and compact profile for versatile placement and minimal interference.
* Engineered for maximum strength-to-weight ratio.

Supports & Applications

The HARKEN Triple Micro Block Support is an incredibly versatile piece of fitting, essential for a wide range of applications on various watercraft. The integrated support is key to its functionality, enabling complex rigging that would otherwise require additional hardware. It provides essential support for:

* Dinghies & Skiffs: Perfect for building powerful vang, cunningham, and outhaul systems that allow for precise sail shape control.
* Catamarans & Sailboards: Ideal for downhauls, outhauls, and control lines where lightweight, low-friction performance is critical.
* Keelboats: Excellent for lightly loaded control lines such as traveler controls, barber-haulers, lazy jacks, and leads for furling lines where smooth operation is a priority.

Technical Specifications:

* Sheave Ø: 22 mm (7/8 in)
* Length: 64 mm (2 1/2 in)
* Weight: 43 g (1.5 oz)
* Maximum line Ø: 6 mm (1/4 in)
* Maximum working load: 159 kg (350 lb)
* Breaking load: 544 kg (1200 lb)