Wichard's range of two OSR harness tethers are designed and constructed following World Sailing (formerly ISAF) Offshore Special Regulations (OSR) applicable to ocean racing.
Of special note, they are fitted with a quick opening snap shackle on the harness side that can be released under load, but will not open accidentally.
All hardware - both snap shackle and safety hook(s) - is 316 stainless steel
Per OSR, the tethers are fitted with an overload indicator.
The #7007 OSR Tether is a simple elastic tether with a quick release shackle at the harness end and a double action safety snap hook on the other.
The elastic, retractable, tether is a Wichard innovation. It provides great freedom of movement as it retracts and extends without dragging on the deck behind you.
• Fluorescent, double-action safety hook at attachment end prevents accidental opening (both the gate and the colored lever must be pressed simultaneously to open the hook)
• Quick-opening snap shackle with lanyard at harness end
• Overload indicator
• Elastic harness tether retracts from 6-1/2 feet to 3-1/4 feet
• Compliant with EN 1095
• 316 stainless steel safety hook and snap shackle
• Polyamide webbing is lightweight, absorbs very little water, and dries quickly