The Wichard Releasable Elastic Tether has two hooks in 316L stainless with polyamide webbing and a 1 to 2 meter elastic line.
Two hooks rather than three is the difference from the larger tether, and it suits a shorter clipping range where a third attachment point is not needed. One fluorescent double-action safety hook resists accidental release while clipped in, and a quick-opening snap shackle gives a fast disconnect when getting clear matters more than staying attached.
The overload indicator follows OSR World Sailing recommendations, giving a visible warning that the tether has taken a serious load so it is retired before it fails rather than after. A tether that has arrested a fall can look undamaged and be unsafe, which is what the indicator exists to catch.
The elastic line stretches from 1 to 2 meters, keeping slack off the deck while moving fore and aft rather than dragging loose webbing underfoot. The fluorescent hook finish means a connection can be confirmed at night or in rough weather without a torch and a second look. Explore more marine rescue gear.
- Two hooks, for a shorter clipping range
- Safety hook plus a quick-release snap shackle
- Overload indicator warns before a component fails
- Elastic line keeps slack off the deck
