Olli™ - Snatch and Anti-shock block

You should choose Olli Block because it combines high load resistance, lightweight design, and a maintenance-free structure, offering a significant upgrade over traditional blocks.

Its ability to open for passing through already Think about a block.Maybe one of yours, down at the base of the mast, guiding the halyards for the main and genoa sails.

You probably didn’t even install them yourself. They were there when you got the boat, and they’ve always done their job. All in order, right?Maybe not. Perhaps neglecting your blocks could be putting you and those on board with you at serious risk. I say this because it happened to me, three years ago, when a sudden gust on Lake Garda (Italy) literally nearly killed me. First, let me introduce myself. I’m Gianluca, COO of Easysea, an Italian company with a mission to bring innovation to an industry stuck in outdated solutions. In other words, we take a nautical accessory and turn it into something that works better. Olli Block hadn’t been invented yet, but its story can only begin on that day three years ago, on Lake Garda. I was on a friend’s boat, enjoying the sun and the fresh breeze. Suddenly, a gust stronger than the others came, and my friend’s small boat couldn’t handle it. A noise shattered the calm. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a projectile shoot forward at an indescribable speed. I was near the mast, sitting and enjoying the view, and that projectile flew past just centimeters from my face. At first, I didn’t understand anything.Only later did the boat owner explain what had happened. We were sailing with the gennaker, the wind blowing at about 10-15 knots.When the gust hit, the sail loaded up, and the old block for the gennaker sheet couldn’t handle it. The cheeks split open, and the pulley was slung forward like a slingshot, where I was sitting, admiring the scenery. This experience taught me three lessons:Never sit in the path of a block.Corrosion can turn a peaceful Sunday into a nightmare.More components mean more points of failure. Fast forward to today: Olli Block can’t break because it’s made from a single piece. But that’s not all. There’s another feature that makes it safer, more efficient, and much more convenient than traditional blocks. It’s something you won’t want to live without because it revolutionizes the very engineering of traditional blocks. lines saves time and effort, and the advanced aerospace-grade materials ensure durability and noise reduction. Olli Block is designed to perform in the most demanding conditions, making it the ultimate choice for reliability and ease on board.

Textile shackles can indeed handle high loads, often comparable to stainless steel shackles, especially when made from advanced materials like Dyneema. However, the load-bearing capacity depends on the specific design, material quality, and intended use. Textile shackles are generally lighter, corrosion-resistant, and safer under extreme loads as they are less likely to snap under pressure.

Measure the diameter of the sheet you want to rig the thimbles on and ensure it falls within the parameter described for each size.