Wichard Tethers
with Locking
Safety Hooks

In the violent motion associated with a tethered fall overboard, it is possible for the gate of even a top-quality carabiner like Wichard's to open at the worst possible moment. The result would be an untethered man overboard.

Wichard has created a product to completely prevent the accidental opening of a carabiner -- however unlikely -- with this new locking safety hook. Much like a locking jacknife, you must depress the locking mechanism on the back of the hook before opening the gate. Then attach this super-carabiner to the retractable tethers described above. The result is the ultimate in tether safety.

See also the Original Style Wichard Tethers
and the Personal Safety Kits
and the Wichard Standart Folding Padeye