Flipper™ - Foldable Winch Handle
Flipper™ - Foldable Winch Handle
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Estimated delivery: Wed 12 Aug – Fri 14 Aug
Before you order
Is Flipper™ robust enough for intensive use?
Yes: CNC-machined 6082 aluminium alloy and 316L stainless steel joints. It's built for real maneuver loads, season after season.Can ropes get tangled under the handle?
No: in the closed position the handle stays folded on the winch and ropes run free, with nothing in the way.How do I maintain it?
Rinse it with fresh water after saltwater use and periodically lubricate the folding mechanism: that's it.-
3-year warranty
Full cover on material and manufacturing defects. No registration needed. With easysea +care you add 3 more years, 6 in total. -
30-day returns
If it is not right you send it back, even fitted. Full refund. -
Tracked shipping
Tracking on every order. Free shipping over €399 .
Technical Specifications
The world's first foldable winch handle
We have solved the problem of often losing the handle in the sea! Flipper is always ready to use, you no longer have to look for the handle and place it on the winch.
The last winch handle you’ll ever need
Thanks to its innovative folding mechanism, Flipper is the handle you no longer need to detach for every maneuver—simply fold it instead.
The first handle with a ratchet function
In this position, we have the maximum lever extension, making it the longest lever arm available on the market. This position allows you to use the winch handle as a ratchet, and its lever reaches 314 mm (12,36 inches)
More Details:
1. Recommended for boats': lengths from 6 to 11 meters (19ft to 36ft)
2. Recommended winch sizes: 6, 7, 16, 30, 40, 45, 46
3. Dimensions when closed: 142mm (5,59 inches)
4. Dimensions when open: 204mm (8,03 inches)
5. Dimensions ratchet position: 314mm (12,36 inches)
6. Weight: 522 gr (1,15 lb)
7. Max working load: 350 Kg (771 lb)
8. Breaking load: 700 Kg (1543 Ib)
3-Year Product Warranty
Every product you purchase is backed by our 3-year quality guarantee. If any issues or manufacturing defects arise within this period, we ensure a free replacement or repair, making your investment secure and long-lasting.
With easysea +care you extend it by 3 more years, for 6 in total.
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Flipper™ Foldable Winch Handles
Never take it off the winch again
Fold it, leave it, sail: the sheet runs free even with the handle mounted
Foldable by design
The patented FlipFold system folds it onto the winch: ease and wrap the sheet without ever removing the handle.
Never lost overboard
Always attached to the winch, always ready: no more digging in lockers, no more handles overboard.
4 positions, one handle
From closed to extended with a 314 mm ratchet lever: you choose between speed and power, maneuver by maneuver.
Versatile and compact
4 configurations, one handle
Closed
Folded onto the winch: the sheet eases and runs with zero obstructions.
Half opened
The go-to position for quick, versatile sheet handling.
Opened
A standard lever for precise control during maneuvers.
Extended
The longest lever: maximum power, minimum effort, ratchet function.
Compare
Flipper™ vs other winch handles
| Flipper™ | Traditional handles | |
|---|---|---|
| Foldable design | ||
| Stays on the winch | ||
| No risk of loss overboard | ||
| Ratchet-length lever | ||
| Patented technology | ||
| Universal compatibility | ||
| Durable marine materials |
FAQ
Common questions
Is Flipper™ robust enough for intensive use?
Can ropes get tangled under the handle?
How does the folding mechanism work?
Is it compatible with all winch types?
How do I maintain it?
How is it covered by warranty?
The Flipper™ family
Which Flipper™ do you need?
The same patented folding system, three power levels: choose by your boat and winches.
| Standard | Max | Max Carbon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended boats | 6–11 m | 11 m + | 11 m + |
| Winch sizes | 6–46 | 45–70 | 45–70 |
| Closed | 142 mm | 190 mm | 190 mm |
| Opened | 204 mm | 254 mm | 254 mm |
| Ratchet position | 314 mm | 379 mm | 379 mm |
| Weight | 522 g | 722 g | 588 g |
| Structure | Aluminium 6082 | Aluminium 6082 | Forged carbon |
| Working load | 175 kg | 200 kg | 200 kg |
| Breaking load | 350 kg | 400 kg | 400 kg |
Standard
Max
Max Carbon
All with a universal star attachment, 316L stainless joints and the patented folding system.
Complete the boat
More lever, more torque: the upgrade for big winches.
Forged carbon: the lightest, stiffest Max there is.
Protects winch and Flipper from sun and mould between sails.
The system's foundation: mount loops, kits and tackles without marking the boat.
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