Product Details
Shock Block by Ronstan®. The obvious choice for those kitesurfers, paragliders, control line deflections and purchase systems that require a lightweight high load capacity block. If you’re an avid sailboat enthusiast looking to enhance your experience on the water, then top-quality sailing products offered on our virtual shelves are for you. Made using the highest strength materials and the most advanced manufacturing processes, they are the epitome of functionality and reliability. These products are proven to make sailing easier and more efficient while providing long-lasting service life.
Features
- Performance & versatility
- Ultra lightweight
- Ultra compact
- Durable
- Colour coded
- Impact resistant
- Small line optimised
- High load capacity
- Soft attachment compatible
- Anodised aluminium
Ultimate durability
With no moving parts SHOCKS provide ultimate durability and are maintenance free. They are ideal where sand and grit would compromise a bearing system or where regular flushing out isn?t possible. Their gentle 3-dimensional geometry is kind on lines, but is strong enough to cope with poor leads.
Soft attachment specialists
SHOCKS are designed primarily for 'soft attachment'; spliced to a line end or lashed in place. The elongated attachment aperture is also ideal for webbing attachment, ensuring the intended orientation is maintained.
Virtually limitless applications
The applications for SHOCKS are virtually limitless, including numerous high performance dinghy and small sailboat rigging applications including tweakers, vangs, trapezes, cunninghams, barber haulers and kite bridles. They are also handy on larger boats for uses such as lazy jacks, sail covers, tie-downs, ladder and motor hoists.
Hidden performance
At a mere 2.5g (0.1 oz), SHOCKS are outstanding performers in the strength and weight stakes. The clever design and exacting finishing also provide excellent free running at moderate changes of angle. Small & hi-tech line specialists SHOCKS accept lines from 1.4mm (1/16") up to 8mm (5/16") and function just as well with hi-tech uncovered braids as with traditional double braids.
Unlimited uses, including kitesurfing, paragliders, sports kites, power kites, stunt kites, depower kites, traction kites, for deflection or purchase system on control lines.
The sailboat hardware market and the architectural rigging market are worlds apart, but in Australia they're both dominated by one powerhouse player. Ronstan® end-to-end design, manufacture and distribution operation has grown to become the only serious competitor. Ronstan head office in Melbourne, Australia is home to Ronstan state-of-the-art design and manufacturing facilities, and Ronstan advanced warehousing and global distribution system. Ronstan home market is further supported by sales offices in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. Internationally, Ronstan one of the top three sailboat hardware brands in the world, instantly recognised and respected in 45 countries. Ronstan passionate team has worked tirelessly to develop export markets, establishing manufacturing facilities in Denmark and Indonesia and sales offices and distribution facilities in the United States - all the while building strong relationships with Ronstan distribution partners around the world.