Highfield Lever Manufacturer

[Brion Toss]

Hello,
The ABI was always a horrible choice for the job; it was based on an ancient "chain-binder" tensioner that was, at best, suited to fractional rigs in which tension was provided by the runners, and quick, frequent breakaways were called for. But on most boats they are just an incredibly heavy, clunky piece of hardware that won't allow you to tension the forestay sufficiently.
Therefore the Wichard or similar adjuster is a good choice, though we are more likely to use a Johnson backstay adjuster in combination with an Avibank pin. Quick enough, relatively low-cost, and stout.
Fair leads,
Brion Toss