Snap Shackles (Tylaska)

[Georgio]

I have always used decent quality (Gibb/Wichard) snap shackles on Spinnaker sheets and the like. Looking at the Tylaska alternatives I am struggling to understand what the are SOOO much more expensive?

Can anyone enlighten me as to why is is worth paying the premium for these?

 

[Martin_J]

When you compare prices, are you comparing like for like and looking at the Gibb/Wichard snap shackles with the pivot pin central - i.e. in line with the rope center?

They are more expensive than the style with the pivot pin to one side but allow for easier sail release..

 

[Debenair]

Buy them from the states, and including postage +'VAT on the lot it will cost you about 65% of the best UK price.

They are simply so much better cos there are no protrusions which can trigger release by accident. I installed them on my Genoa and spinny halyards last year after my Wichard shackle gave up on me at the top of the mast no less than 3 times when it was supposed to be retaining my UV sock over the genny.

 

[savageseadog]

We've lost two lots of sheets and guys the last couple of years due to accidental release

 

[H4B]

Buy them from the states, and including postage +'VAT on the lot it will cost you about 65% of the best UK price.

They are simply so much better cos there are no protrusions which can trigger release by accident. I installed them on my Genoa and spinny halyards last year after my Wichard shackle gave up on me at the top of the mast no less than 3 times when it was supposed to be retaining my UV sock over the genny.

Don't forget Customs Duty . Sometimes you get clobbered other times nothing . ????