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ORC
COMPLIANT QUICK RELEASE
SAFETY TETHER WITH STRESS INDICATOR
Model # 7007
Our new safety
tether features a quick release snap shackle, a double action hook and a
built-in stress indicator. All our tethers are built with heavy duty
tubular nylon webbing plus they are all bar tack stitched for ultimate
strength and safety. The elastic retractable system allows the tether
to retract from 2 meters to 1 meter in length.
The 7007
safety tether features our 316L SS (non-magnetic)
fixed bail snap shackle for the harness end attachment and our patented
double action hook for the boat end attachment.
Break Load is 4580lbs. Total length-6-6 3/4'
Built
-in stress indicator for ORC compliance
The ORC rule
for tethers is found in their SPECIAL REGULATIONS, paragraph 5.02. The
rule for the stress indicator reads: "A safety line purchased in 1/2000 or
later shall have a colored flag embedded in the stitching to indicate an
overload. A line which has been overloaded shall be replaced as a
matter of urgency."
Our solution
to this requirement is to stitch through an overlap or doubling of our
webbing and then to cover the stitching with shrink tubing for protection.
When the tether is overloaded, the stitching in the overlap will part
letting the wearer know he or she has overstressed the tether and should be
replaced.
Wichard
tethers are manufactured to European Norm (EN1095) which requires that the
tether successfully complete a drop test of two meters (6-63/4') distance
while carrying a load of 100kg (220lbs.) with out failing or opening the
tether's load indicator.
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Unique safety harness tether which combines strength
and elasticity. Retracts from two to one meter when not in use yet carries a breaking
strength of 4580 lbs. Provides great freedom of movement. Wichard safety tethers conform
to most of the current European standards for marine safety (nov. 1",96:BSI, DIN, and
the US ORC). Our award winning double action hook provides the ultimate in security
and peace of mind when working on deck. We now offer three types of harness
attachments. Our standard carbine hook, our patented double action hook and now our
fixed eye bail snap shackle made from 316L Stainless Steel.
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Part # |
Description |
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7001 |
Elastic harness tether, conforms to B.S.1. with 2 stainless steel carbine
hooks. Retracts fom 2 to 1 meter - break load 4580 lbs |
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7002 |
Twinline tether, 1 m fixed line, the other retracts from 2 to 1 m - break
load 4580 lbs. |
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7011 |
Standard Harness tether, conforms to B.S.1 2 meters long, break load 4580
lbs. |
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7021 |
Standard Harness tether, 2 meters long, break load 3350 lbs. |
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7005 |
Retractable tether with 2 double action hooks. Break load 4580lbs. |
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7006 |
Triple tether has 1- 3ft tether and 1 - 6ft. retractable tether. 3 double
action hooks - Break load 4580lbs. ORC rule states atleast 30% of
the crew must have a tether of this type. |
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7007 |
6 ft. Retractable tether with Snap shackle and
Stress Indicator. Break Load 4580lbs. see ORC
rule below |
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7015 |
6ft. non-retractable tether Break Load 4580lbs. |
  
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ORC COMPLIANT
QUICK RELEASE SAFETY TETHER WITH
STRESS INDICATOR
Model # 7007
Our new safety tether features a quick release snap
shackle, a double action hook and a built-in stress indicator. All our tethers are
built with heavy duty tubular nylon webbing plus they are all bar tack stitched for
ultimate strength and safety. The elastic retractable system allows the tether to
retract from 2 meters to 1 meter in length.
The 7007 safety tether features our 316L SS (non-magnetic)
fixed bail snap shackle for the harness end attachment and our patented double action hook
for the boat end attachment.
Break Load is 4580lbs. Total length-6-6 3/4'
Built -in stress indicator for ORC
compliance
The ORC rule for tethers is found in their SPECIAL REGULATIONS, paragraph 5.02. The rule for the
stress indicator reads: "A safety line purchased in 1/2000 or later shall have a
colored flag embedded in the stitching to indicate an overload. A line which has
been overloaded shall be replaced as a matter of urgency."
Our solution to this requirement is to stitch
through an overlap or doubling of our webbing and then to cover the stitching with shrink
tubing for protection. When the tether is overloaded, the stitching in the overlap
will part letting the wearer know he or she has overstressed the tether and should be
replaced.
Wichard tethers are manufactured to European Norm
(EN1095) which requires that the tether successfully complete a drop test of two meters
(6-63/4') distance while carrying a load of 100kg (220lbs.) with out failing or
opening
the tether's load indicator. |
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Offshore Racing Council
SAFETY
AT SEA RULES
CATEGORIES OF
OFFSHORE EVENTS:
0 Ocean crossing events (Vendee Globe, BOC, Quebec-San
Malo)
1 Long Distance ocean events (Bermuda, Fastnet, etc
2 Offshore along coastlines (Monhegan Race,)
3 Across open water near land (Vineyard race)
4 Bays / Harbors (buoys racing)
PERSONAL
SAFETY PRODUCTS
TETHERS -
Each crew member shall have a
harness, safety line not more than 2m long with a snap hook at each end and
At least 30%
of the crew shall, in addition to the above, be provided with either,
A safety line not more than 1m long or
A mid-point snap hook on an existing 2m safety line
A safety
line purchased in 1/2001 or later shall have a colored flag embedded in the stitching, to
indicate an overload. A line which has been overloaded shall be replaced as a matter of
urgency Required for categories 0 1 2 3
JACKLINES
to be made from webbing or uncoated stainless steel wire of
at least 4500lbs. breaking strength and attached to through-bolted or welded deck plates
or other suitable strong anchorages. Jacklines to run port and starboard of the yachts
centerline to provide secure attachment for safety harness.
Required for
Categories 0 1 2 3
Clipping
Points-
Strong
anchorage points adjacent to stations such as the helm, sheet winches, and masts, where
crewmembers work for long periods. Together with jacklines and static safety lines shall
enable a crewmember to clip on before coming on deck, unclip after going below and be able
to move about the boat with minimum of clipping and unclipping.
Required for categories
0 1 2 3
Stoppers-
On Category 0 and FICO events requires that jacklines be equipped at
each of their ends with a stopper aimed at blocking the loop of the safety harness if the
anchorage of the jackline breaks.
Re-Board System –
On category 0 and FICO events, A system allowing the
crewmember who has fallen overboard to climb back on
board without assistance must be in place, including when the boat is up
turned.
Warning:
U-bolts or eyebolts of small diameter can cause carabiners and snaphooks
to "rollout" or "capsive" when rotated on one leg of the u-bolt so
that the gate bears against the other leg. For this reason the use of plain snaphooks is
not recommended.
FICO stands for the Forum International
de la Course Oceanique. This organization in conjunction with the ORC, sets additional
safety standards for races such as the Vendee Globe and Quebec-San Malo where additional
steps need to be taken to assure safety at sea.
Please
check Special Regulations for Offshore Sailing @ www.orc.org for all rules
and prescriptions.
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Pre-made Jacklines
Our jacklines are made from Mil Spec type 18 flat webbing with a
breaking strength of 6000 lbs. The jacklines are available in three lengths 35',
45', 55' and can be purchased with our 2326 carbine hook stitched on or with plain looped
ends. We also offer a double jackline that is continuous webbing to travel down each
side of the boat using one centerline attachment point featuring a stitched on 2326 snap
hook.
 
Double Jackline
#SP2326D
Wichard deck safety system is the most complete
system on the market today. We have study and tested our products to produce what we
believe is the safest product available. Tethers,
jacklines, safety stoppers and a way
back on board the boat is now available from Wichard-usa. |
Jackline Safety Stopper: (Not Available)
We have developed a molded nylon stopper that bolts onto 1"
webbing or 3/16" stainless steel wire jacklines. The stopper prevents the
safety tether and wearer from sliding aft and over the transom. This keeps the
man-overboard closer to the boat and makes the task of reboarding much easier.
- Jacklines used with a stopper on each end will be ORC and FICA
compliant for category 0* races.
*Category 0: "Trans-Ocean races where yachts must be
self-sufficient for extended periods of time, capable of withstanding heavy storms and
prepared to meet serious emergencies without the expectation of outside assistance"
from US Sailing Recommendations for Offshore sailing.
SP2326 with a 2326 hook
35',45' or 55'
SP2326D Double jackline w 2326 35', 45' or
55'
SP990 Looped ends
35', 45' or 55'
SP991 Safety Stopper
Not Available at this time
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SP992
EMERGENCY BOARDING LADDER
 Our
emergency boarding ladder
based on an "etrier(a-tree-ar) used
in rock climbing as an aid for climbing
sheer faces. The ladder is made from doubled layered nylon webbing
stitched to
withstand 6000 lb loads. Designed to be attached to a life line stanchion, pad eye
or cleat, its glow in the dark loop hangs
over the side ready to be grabbed or deployed in seconds.
 Unlike a rope
ladder,
the Etrier will not collaspe when stepped on because
the steps hang from a
center strap.
The rungs are double
layered to keep them
open and easy to step
into. A forged shackle secures the ladder to an attachment point.
 The
Emergency Boarding Ladder
is packed into a 1000 denier cordura
bag ready to be mounted. We
recommend that you use two ladders
one for each side.
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