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Antal Barber Block – Impeccable Design

Sailboat with Spinnaker Flying

 

It’s no secret that we’re big fans of the cool gadgets that Antal manufacture. These are often the subject of our blogs – previously, we’ve delved into the Antal Roller Cleat, the Antal Soft Loop Hook and the Antal Electric Winch Range, to name a few.

 

This time, we’re taking a look at the Antal Barber Block – a tough, well-designed block created specifically for barber-hauler applications or code zero tweaker systems.

How to Choose a Spinlock Deckvest & Accessories

Volvo Ocean Race © Ainhoa Sanchez

© Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo Ocean Race

 

Lifejacket pioneers Spinlock are renowned for their sleek, comfortable to wear, high-spec lifejackets. In a previous blog, we introduced the full range of Deckvests and took a look at the features and benefits of each, but how do you chose the right one for your needs?

Antal Roller Cleat – A Sleek Solution for Mooring

Antal Roller Cleat On Deck

 

Italian manufacturer Antal produce a lot of cool products that we find are hugely popular on Upffront.com. From their blocks to their winches, Antal products seem to strike the perfect balance between cost, quality and innovation.

Harken Electric Winch Range Explained

Harken Electric Winch Range Explained

Photo © Marjolein Rueter via Harken

 

Harken have long been a popular choice for winches due to their quality, with their winches aboard everything from the smallest sportsboats to the largest mega yachts.

 

When it comes to electric winches, Harken have an excellent range for both cruisers and racers with varying features to choose from, including 1, 2, and 3 speeds, horizontal, vertical and compact motor configurations, ‘shaped grip’ or ‘sandblasted grip’ and a rewind feature.  

 

Introducing the Spinlock Deckvest Range

Deckvest spinlock sailing

 

When it comes to safety, we know you want the best for yourself and your crew. Just launched on our website ‘Safety’ category are Spinlock Deckvests – the world-renowned go-to lifejacket for hobby sailors, offshore cruisers and racers alike.

Morfrac Systems Discuss the Future of Deck Hardware

Image Credit: Botin Partners 85 (2020), via Morfrac Systems

Image Credit: Botin Partners 85 (2020), via Morfrac Systems

 

Deck hardware has come full circle. Now, designers favour simple designs that make use of high-performance materials over complex concepts. We spoke to Nicolas Goldenberg of Morfrac Systems, the mind behind the disruptive morfblock, about the evolution of deck hardware and his predictions for the future.

We are constantly reporting on the latest innovations in the marine industry which offer weight savings whilst, at the same time, increasing safety factors. The result: lighter, faster, safer and more exciting sailing.

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