AFTERMARKET New multi-sheave configurations 03/07/2023 Save article Ronstan has added to its 20mm single sheave ball bearing and HHL Orbit lashing block range with multi-sheave configurations as well as a lightweight cheek block. SHOW FULLSCREEN Ronstan’s RF25209 double lashing block The company’s double and triple lashing blocks, including a double HHL version for higher load applications, have been developed to offer sailors stronger and lighter options for multi-purchase control systems on modern high performance and foiling sailboats. The 20mm sheave diameter will accommodate up to 6mm lines, with a 4mm lashing line passing through the central hub to ensure the blocks meet published loads. The RF25209 double lashing block is a lightweight 14g block with a maximum working load (MWL) of 300kg and a breaking load (BL) of 800kg. T he RF25309 triple lashing block features the same maximum working load and breaking load and weighs just 21g. Both the double and triple blocks use Ronstan’s two-stage bearing system for high efficiency under both dynamic and static loads. For higher load applications, the RF25209HL double block features stainless steel HHL sheaves with stainless steel ball races and bearings, providing a higher 450kg MWL (900kg BL). The block weighs 26g. Topics blocksfoiling sailboatMasts, spars, sails & riggingPerformance sailingsailing block

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