Swivel cleat bases permit easy cleating and releasing from any angle. The RF7 features a height-adjustable arm for optimum cleating angle. Its adjustable ratchet system prevents the arm from falling to leeward. Twin rows of ball bearings minimize friction and support the cleat arm. Stops are provided to limit rotation to 260 degrees, and they can be removed to allow full 360-degree rotation.
An adjustable ratchet in the base allows the cleating arm to remain in its most recently used position. The ratchet can also be turned off for free swivelling. Fork fittings have a 5mm pin to permit direct attachment to the head post of a block (i.e., not using a shackle). The RF7 suits traditional post/shackle head blocks and Dyneema® Link head Orbit Blocks™. Cleat mounting can be reversed to fit under the cleating arm for downward release action.