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Date : 31 January
When used in conjunction with heavy loads (mast foot block, spinnaker tack point and other applications), normal friction blocks are heavy and take up space. Following on from our success with the MX halyard shackle, Wichard has now produced the MXL: a new soft block solution for ropes. The MXL block is strong, reliable, light and fits anywhere.
MXL offers an unbeatable strength to weight ratio. For example, MXL is up to 3 times stronger than a standard block and yet weighs 2 or 3 times less.
Two fastening methods mean MXL can be installed anywhere whatever the alignment of the anchoring point. MXL easily integrates any deck gear plan.
It has an all-in-one design with no moving parts (no sheave), so is more reliable with a longer lifespan, plus requires no maintenance.
In certain cases the MXL can be used like a snatch block by attaching it rapidly to an anchor point.
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