Tylaska Dog bone DB8
Made from high strength 7075 aerospace grade black aluminium
 
The Tylaska Dog Bone DB8 is a lightweight, high-strength rigging connector designed for precision and performance. With a breaking load of 1100kg and compatibility for ropes up to 4mm, this versatile fitting is ideal for halyards, sheets, outhauls, and various soft loop applications.
           
Specifications:
Model: DB8
Breaking Load: 1100kg
Maximum Rope Diameter: 4mm
 
Key Features:
Patented tapered profile keeps lines centered and secure
Grooved texture prevents slippage without snagging
Compact, lightweight design for easy handling
Quick to attach and detach, even under tension
 
The Tylaska Dog Bone design features a unique tapered shape with a smooth, ribbed finish for exceptional grip and control. Originally inspired by wooden pegs used on traditional tall ships, modern dogbones are re-engineered using advanced materials and precision manufacturing to meet the demands of today’s sailors.
 
The DB8 maximizes sail height when attaching halyards to headboards and provides a simple yet effective alternative to shackles for rigging connections. Perfect for securing sheets, outhauls, and soft loops, it delivers strength, speed, and reliability in every maneuver.
 
What is a Dogbone?
The dogbone itself has been around since the days of the tall sailing ships and was originally made from a wooden peg. Over the years the device faded into obscurity but was recently revived due to better materials and a new appreciation of its versatility. 
 
The dogbone is a very convenient way for attaching the halyard line to the headboard as you can maximize sail height without the added length of a conventional shackle. 
 
It also works well for jib and spin sheets, outhauls, the connection of soft loops used for attaching blocks to deck fittings, and numerous other rigging applications. 
 
Unlike a knot, the dogbone connection does not jam up under tension and can be quickly attached or detached. The dogbone lives again! 
 
The main feature of the Tylaska dogbone is its unique patented tapered design with a grooved texture that grabs onto the line and prevents slippage. 
 
As the dogbone relies on friction to keep the connecting line from slipping off its ends, designs with straight shanks are not very secure and adding flanges to the shank creates snagging problems. Tapering the shank is better, but still does not grip the line. 
 
The new Tylaska design has both a taper and multiple surface humps that grip the line but do not cut or damage the fibers. 
This feature works extremely well and makes a big difference over other designs.
 
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