Manufacturer part #: 058-036-15
| Features | American | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Description | RodKicker Type 10 Long (*) | |
| Righting Moment: Frac. Rig | 25 kNm | |
| Righting Moment: Masthead Rig | 35 kNm | |
| Displacement: Frac. Rig | 11023 lb | 5 t |
| Displacement: Masthead Rig | 13227 lb | 6 t |
| Height Of Boom (XBH) | < 3 ft 3 3/8 in | < 1100 mm |
| Length | 5 ft 5 3/4 in | 1670 mm |
| Spring Force | 270 lbf | 1.2 kN |
| Safe Working Load | 2700 lbf | 12 kN |
(*) With hard gas spring.
Manufacturer part #: 058-036-15
A Seldén Rodkicker facilitates sail handling when reefing, preventing the boom from dropping into the cockpit or onto the coach roof. When fitted with a Seldén gas spring, it lifts the boom when the kicking strap is released. Excellent for trimming the main in light air. The Seldén Rodkicker also doubles the purchase of your kicking strap.
Features
The rounded end-fitting, with enclosed sheave and recessed split pin, is designed to avoid snagging sails or crew.
The inner extrusion end plug acts as an easy-slide bushing and prevents metal to metal contact. The upper sliding bearing also acts as an elastic buffer to dampen the shock if the kicker suddenly bottoms. 
The Rodkicker can be supplied with an optional integral gas spring. This lifts the boom when the kicking strap is released, opening the leech of the sail. A Rodkicker with a gas spring replaces the topping lift, making reefing fast and simple. The gas spring is easily retrofitted to a Rodkicker that does not have a spring. 
The extended block attachment lug allows the block to turn, enabling the tackle to be operated from either port or starboard. The Rodkicker is supplied with detailed instructions and is easily fitted. If a Rodkicker is retrofitted to an existing rig, the original kicking strap tackle can still be used. Seldén Rodkickers are made of anodised aluminium and are carefully tested to meet stringent quality and performance standards.