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Snatch Blocks work by having an opening mechanism for the side cheek that allows easy insertion of a rope or cable.

Discover innovation and excellence in the Antal 2025/2026 product catalogue! From the latest technical advancements to trusted classics, every detail you need is now at your fingertips.

The Hook-series mainsail head cars, through an inside mechanism, are able to engage a specific locking insert inside the track and hence to block the mainsail head releasing the halyard from the load.

A guide to choosing what Antal Clutch type and size you require.

A Line Driver is a clean and efficient deck part whose purpose is to support mainsheet traveler adjustment. It works by connection to a traveler in a closed circuit and it does the job of moving the traveler port and starboard without a winch.

Efficiency of Low Friction Rings with different angles and lines is explained by the Antal Research and Development department.

Hook can be easily hooked to a genoa or a spinnaker sheet: the lightest and strongest solution for a line control.

Produced in different versions and many sizes that exploit the excellent sliding of Dyneema lines, replace sheaves and blocks for more and more maneuvers.

For Racers and Blue water sailors - Several Class 40’ are outfitted with an Antal FB system, like "Campagne de France" and "Nivea", blue water catamarans like Fountaine Pajot and Privilège have selected Antal FB systems

Antal have released a new catalogue with a lot of great new technical information as well as new products.