Manufacturer part #: 2636
Technical Description
Twing Block
1 9/16 in
40 mm
3 1/2 in
89 mm
3 oz
86 g
N/A
N/A
3/8 in
10 mm
606 lb
275 kg
1818 lb
825 kg
Carbo AirBlocks® are 60% stronger and 30% lighter than Harken's Classic blocks. Use the 40 mm Carbo for jib and mainsheet systems on high-performance dinghies and for loaded control lines on small keelboats.
The nylon-resin sideplates are densely packed with long-glass fibers for a compact block with a high strength-to-weight ratio. Sheaves spin on high-load ball bearings with fitted races for low-friction operation.
Ball bearings, sheave, and sideplates are UV-stabilized with carbon black for maximum protection.
The newest addition is the Twing block, have the easiest opening mechanism:
- Opening sideplate
- Easy to rig and remove from sheet Spring biased to open when unlatched
- One-handed operation Roller at pivot base - Use 1:1 or 2:1 up-down control Carbo Air® block construction
- High strength for durability and light weight for maximum float in light air
Use for:
The nylon-resin sideplates are densely packed with long-glass fibers for a compact block with a high strength-to-weight ratio. Sheaves spin on high-load ball bearings with fitted races for low-friction operation.
Ball bearings, sheave, and sideplates are UV-stabilized with carbon black for maximum protection.
The newest addition is the Twing block, have the easiest opening mechanism:
- Opening sideplate
- Easy to rig and remove from sheet Spring biased to open when unlatched
- One-handed operation Roller at pivot base - Use 1:1 or 2:1 up-down control Carbo Air® block construction
- High strength for durability and light weight for maximum float in light air
Use for:
- Spinnaker sheet and guy tweaker block.
- Barber hauler for Code Zero sheets
- Continuous furling lines,
