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  1. Sailboat Rigging Tension Gauge from Loos & Co., PT-1 ...

    The Loos Cableware inch tension gauge measures the tension in cables to check for proper setup in sail rigging and supporting cables for large tents, radio towers, and other structures. This analog gauge shows present tension in pounds (lb.) and has a measurement accuracy of + or - 5 percent.

  2. Professional Models - Loos & Co. - Loos Naples

    Loos Cableware® Division offers a series of gauges to measure the tension in cables and rods from 3/32 to 3/8 inch in diameter (2.5 mm to 10 mm). These gauges are designed for setting the proper tension in the standing rigging of sailboats. The gauges are relatively inexpensive and are designed to be suitable for rugged marine service.

  3. How to use Tension Gauges - Loos & Company, Inc. - Cableware ...

    Sizes .172 to .375 and 4.4mm to 9.5mm. The Loos tension gauges take the guesswork out of cable or rod tension adjustment. The tension gauges are especially designed for accurate, repeatable tuning of a sailboat’s standing rigging. Contrary to popular thought, a slack rig is more punishing on a hull than a properly adjusted, tight rig.

  4. Rig tension gauges: readings and equivalence charts

    Rig tension gauges: readings and equivalence charts. For most racers, repeatable tuning of the sailboat's standing rigging is a must when trying to reach the right tune that makes you the fastest crew in the fleet. Loos rig gauges allow quick and accurate measurement of shrouds and stays to achieve the perfect rig tune.

  5. Rigging Tension Gauges & Sensors | MAURIPRO Sailing

    A Tension Gauge is a tool used to measure cable tension on the standing rigging. About Loos Tension Gauges The Loos tension gauges take the guesswork out of cable tension adjustment. It's specially designed for accurate, repeatable tuning of a sailboat's standing rigging. About Spinlock Tension Gauges

  6. LOOS & COMPANY Rig Tension Gauges - West Marine

    Pro series gauges will hook onto the wire while tensioning to provide constant feedback to the adjustments you make. Get equal performance from both the port and starboard tacks by balancing the tension of your standing rigging using a Loos & Company Rig Tension Gauge. Key Features. Instructions 90 Model B and 91 Model A. Instructions Pro Models.