Kickers

Many factors are taken into account when choosing a Kicker: the type of rigging, mast and boom sections,displacement, position and dimension. This information is important when specifying right Kicker for your boat and your sailing programme. We can advise you.

Spring Kickers

The spring kicker, works on the principle of a simple spring mechanism pushing the ends of the tube apart. As the tubes are forced apart, the tensioning line is released and this then lifts the outboard end of the boom. The spring kicker has sheaves incorporated into its ends, needs no blocks and comes complete with its own line. It has fork fittings top and bottom but no lead blocks are included for leading the rope aft.

The Spring Kicker has the right qualities for high sea cruising: reliability simplicity and robustness. It is real value for money...
Simple spring mechanism
Wide range
Easy to instal

Mast spring kicker fitting :
Two sizes: small and large

The gas kicker is a slimmer, lighter design which has gas struts incorporated inside to push the ends apart. 1 to 4 gas struts can be fitted in these kickers and they can also be fitted parallel to each other to give the kicker more power. The gas kicker has fork fittings top and bottom. They need to have a wire, rope and blocks to lead the rope aft, and these are not included in price.

There are three gas kicker models:
Size 1-2
Size 3-4
Size 4-5

Boom Kicker

Simple, efficient and light weight.
No topping lift is needed and all fastenings are included. Hoisting and lowering of the main sail is easier, tuning of the sail is precise and you should get better performances from your boat. The boom kicker supports the boom, gives the best shape to your sail and safer reefing. For racing or cruising, the boom kicker is an economic, easy, light and reliable stystem for boats up to 12m (40ft)

Kickers are by Sparcraft