TackRite Boom Brake

The simple boom brake! This boom rapelling device uses different degrees of friction under various loads to slow down the boom swing when jibing – thus reducing the slamming of the boom from side to side. This is done by allowing the boom to shift while being restricted by the amount of friction rigged into the TackRite rappeler.

• Attach the TackRite rappeler device to the boom with 1/2" line.
• Using the mid-span cleats rig 1/2" line from one side to the other and determine the desired amount of drag within the TackRite rappeler
• A block can be added to one of the cleats allowing rappeler line to lead back to a cockpit location for additional control.