How to choose the right snatch block The snatch block allows the replacement of a damaged block without having to pass the rope back through the blocks and idler blocks. It is also very practical for the barbers, provisional blocks and tackles, foresail changes and any other uses that require sheet changes. Ino-Snatch Block 1.2:…

Dyneema, tell me what you are! Like “Kleenex, Scotch or Frigidaire”, Dyneema is a commercial brand name, a pretty little name, much sexier than “high modulus polyethylene”, the petroleum that it refers to. Dyneema has been commercialized since 1990 by the Dutch company DSM, which controls the fabrication process under license. In the United States,…

Which fibre for which application ? Which rope should be used for your ropes, halyards and mooring lines? Choosing the right fibre according to its use, guarantees your ropes’ performance, durability and reliability. Ino-Rope has established a comparison between different types of fibres to guide you with your choices. Comparative table of different fibres Polyester:…

Whipping twine: polyester or Dyneema®, what is the best choice? Polyester or Dyneema® whipping twine, what is the best choice? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each one? We can help you to choose, according to your skills in whipping or the type of whipping that you wish to make. Whipping: the tighter, the…

Constrictor textile clutches: the best solution for your ropes ! Due to its low cost, light weight, reliability and longevity, the textile Constrictor clutch is indeed, more efficient than any standard clutch. For racing or cruising, it provides unpaired comfortable use, while respecting your ropes. The anatomy of a Constrictor textile clutch The Constrictor textile…