We present the Point-7 Alu+ Double Pulley SDM Extension.
The pulley and cleat system attaches directly to the aluminum tubing, with no crossing lines. Thanks to the brass rollers, the effort required for downhaul is reduced to an absolute minimum.
Key features of the base system:
- Double inverted XXL pulleys to save a lot of effort when pulling the downhaul.
- Easy, clean, and friction-free threading through the pulley to use gravity to insert the rope.
- Free-running cleat for zero rope friction during downhauling.
- Rigs on both sides, as the cleat is positioned on the side of the pulley system.
The 2XXL pulleys allow you to downhaul the sail with much less effort than with a standard pulley size. There is more space to feed the rope through the pulleys. The cleat has no top bridge to guide the rope during downhauling. This provides much more freedom to pull, reduces friction, and—when these two features are combined—makes downhauling much lighter and easier. There is no need for cleats on both sides when rigging on port or starboard tack, as the cleat is free-moving and allows the rope to be easily secured on either tack.
The extension tubes are made of strong T8-grade aluminum and are available in lengths of 32 cm/48 cm with adjustment increments of 2 cm. The extensions can be used at their full heights of 32 cm or 48 cm and come with the original Marlow 3.8 mm Formuline rope.