As an alternative to Tylaska’s J-Lock style shackle, the press lock serves the same purpose with a different design. An opposing trigger is pressed to open the shackle. Both opposing triggers must be pressed at the same time to open the shackle which safeguards against accidental opening during flogging. Investment cast and then hipped in aerospace 17-4PH stainless, the Press Lock Junior and Senior are held to the same high standards as our snap shackles. Designed to be strong and light, yet provide easy use in those tight mark roundings, they have proven to be up to the task. Their opposing trigger mechanism is ideal for sheets and other applications that require a smaller fitting and they’re designed to pass through the lead cars to make re-leading a sheet easier. They are also used by some customers in applications for halyards, outhauls and lead changers.

The Press Lock Junior is perfect for boats 24 to 40 feet LOA and has been seen widely on the Farr 40s.