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Kong EVO Elastic Tether Double Review

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Revainrating 3.5 out of 5  
Rating 
3.7
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Description of Kong EVO Elastic Tether Double

Double arm elastic lanyards to improve safety when travelling on boats, especially during racing. Complies with all international sailing federation requirements. Equipped with dual action aluminium alloy connectors, elastic strap with stress indicator and stainless steel connector. Certified for only one user. Quality product made in ItalyEn ISO 12401: 2009.

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Revainrating 3 out of 5

Flimsy and Unreliable Tether

Through trial and error, I found that this tether is a complete letdown for any serious boater .While the elastic cord is a convenient feature, it`s simply too weak to withstand any real strain. Furthermore, the clasp is finicky and prone to slipping. i wouldn't trust this product to keep me safe IN choppy waters..

Pros
  • Includes elastic cord for flexibility.
Cons
  • Flimsy and unreliable, weak clasp.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Red-Yellow Insurance!

Love it but haven't tested it yet. It is designed to keep you on the boat in conditions that could cause you to fall and I* have not tried to fall. . . I'm in my 70's and my balance is slowly deteriorating. I'm afraid of falling when I'm on a boat (30ft sailboat) so I hold on most of the time as a preventive measure. This tether, combined with an inflatable lifejacket with integrated harnesses, is the least intrusive combination of maximum safety and minimum hassle that I could imagine. Two…

Pros
  • 1 year trial
Cons
  • Speed