Block bearings

[Neeves]

Another educational article from Allen Brothers, this time on the bearings in larger, or performance blocks.

Roller Bearing Vs Ball Bearing Vs Plain Bearing

If you search they also have an article published in Seahorse on their range of bigger blocks for yachts - as opposed to their focus - dinghies.

Jonathan

 

[Snowgoose-1]

Another educational article from Allen Brothers, this time on the bearings in larger, or performance blocks.

Roller Bearing Vs Ball Bearing Vs Plain Bearing

If you search they also have an article published in Seahorse on their range of bigger blocks for yachts - as opposed to their focus - dinghies.

Jonathan

Bizarre but went from plain jib sheet blocks to ball bearing blocks . Switched back to plain because the extra drag in and out suited me better. Would like ball for halyards though.