Why a Walder boom brake ?
Jibing is a dangerous maneuver.
Jibing remains a delicate and dangerous maneuver for even the most experienced sailor.
Down-wind sailing is not always fully appreciated because, on that delicate and unforgiving tack, the helmsman must remain attentive to the boat’s pendulum motion and remain constantly vigilant against accidental jibes and their possible bad consequences :
Ripped sails, snapped booms, downed masts, and cracked skulls, or worse !
Walder® eliminate these DANGERS
- To eliminate the dangers inherent when jibing, the Walder® boom brake controls the horizontal and vertical movement of your boom – allowing it to sweep gunwale to gunwale with complete safety.
- The boom is not stopped dead in its tracks but, rather, travels from gunwale to gunwale in a gentle controlled sweep.
- The braking effect is achieved by the frictional force produced as the line slides and tightens around the drum of the Walder® boom brake.
- With the Walder® boom brake rigged, all that’s needed when sailing down-wind is to apply tension to the line, without leaving the safety of your cockpit. You’re really not need to climb on the deck.
- Walder’s new range of boom brakes fits all sailboats, mainsails up to 110 m² , with many possible adjustments,without leaving the cockpit.
Eliminates
Your boom
preventer.
preventer.
Stabilizes the Boom
When you furl your
sail or take a reef.
sail or take a reef.
Fixes the Boom
in place in the harbour
or at anchorage
or at anchorage
Allows Problem-Free Sailing
When running
“wing and wing”.
“wing and wing”.
- Walder® boom brake is an essential safety device that ensures the indispensable protection of your crew and equipment.
+ than 10 000 sailboats equipped
Model
103
203/203C
403
403H
Hyper
Boat Length
6 -9 m
9 -12 m
12 -16 m
12 -16 m
+16 m
Main Sail Area
< 18 m²
< 40 m²
< 60 m²
< 80 m²
< 110 m²
Displacement
3.5 ton
4 - 8 ton
8 - 10 ton
10 - 14 ton
15 - 30 ton
Line Size
Ø 8 mm
Ø 8 mm
Ø 14 mm
Ø 14 mm
Ø 20 mm
Walder® Boom Brake Video
Walder® Boom Brake Photos
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