"Artness"Retractable trapeze ropes for the wing

Tobias Frauen

 · 22.03.2023

The "Artness" system is a retractable trapeze rope for the wing. Two clamps are attached to the handles and an elasticated rubber cord runs to the rear.
Photo: Hersteller
With the "Artness", Artzner has introduced a trapeze rope system for wings in which the loop automatically retracts when you are not hooked in. It is suitable for soft handles, hard handles and continuous booms.

Trapezes are still not very common in wings - one of the reasons for this is the dangling trapeze ropes, which can interfere with manoeuvres. Inventor Paul Arztner wants to change this with his new "Artness" system. The principle: the trapeze rope lies close to the strut when it is not in use. When hooked in, it then extends to the preset length.

"Artness" fits all grip systems from soft handles to hard handles or mini booms through to full-length booms. Two plastic elements from the 3D printer are attached to the handles, as well as a deflector on the rear tip of the wing. While the rope is fixed at the front, it runs through an opening in the rear clamp.

A stopper block connects the actual trapeze rope with an elasticated rubber cable, which is stretched over the deflector. When the rider hooks in, the rope extends and the connecting block stops at the rear clamp. As soon as a manoeuvre is required, the system quickly returns to its original position. You can see all the details in the gallery above!

The lines are available in lengths between 22" (56 cm) and 34" (88 cm). According to the manufacturer, the system can withstand a pull of up to 200 kg. The price is 49.99 euros.

Further information at artzner3d.fr


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Tobi is our digital man, he looks after the surf website and social media channels and gets on everyone's nerves every morning by asking for more pictures and videos. His surfing CV includes all the famous choppy water spots: As a teenager, he went from his home in Münsterland to the Ijsselmeer or the Brouwersdam, and during his civilian service on Sylt, after countless washes on the west side, the Königshafen became his preferred spot. After studying in Kiel and Heidkate, he was supposed to go to Hamburg “only for a short time”, but this short time has lasted for over ten years and has made him a “weekend warrior”. He goes on tour with his family and camper van as often as possible, often to the Baltic Sea, SPO or Denmark, but also likes to go to Finland, Sweden or Sardinia.

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