PBO Fibre Rigging

If you need maximum performance for minimum weight on you rig then fiber based rigging is the answer. Choose from either PBO rigging or Kevlar Biconic. The performance gains are enormous.

Easy Rigging (PBO)

PBO, short for polybenzoxazole, is the next generation of super fibre. Its strength and modulus are higher than those of any synthetic fibre on the market and almost double that of KevlarŪ (p-Aramid fibre). Over the past eight years PBO has become renowned as a fibre rigging core material and proven its remarkable longevity.

Kevlar Biconic Cable

Made from unidirectional Aramid fibers covered in a lightweight polyurethane jacket for UV and abrasion resistance, Navtec’s Kevlar Biconic system is lightweight, flexible, low-stretch, durable, and strong enough to replace rod or wire rigging. Navtec Biconic Kevlar is typically used for backstays, running backstays, and checkstays.

PBO Biconic

Made from unidirectional PBO fibers covered in a lightweight polyurethane jacket for UV and abrasion resistance, Navtec’s PBO Biconic system is lightweight, flexible, extremely low-stretch, and durable. Navtec Biconic PBO can be used anywhere to gain weight savings over rod.

Benefits of fiber rigging

Light Weight

75-80 percent lighter than rod, approx 30 percent lighter than discontinuous carbon and up to 5 percent lighter than continuous carbon systems

Strength

50 percent stronger than rod for the equivalent stretch

Safety

Reduction of fittings reduces the risk of part failure or potential damage to metal components

Handling

Easy handling and transportation - can be coiled into small containers and carried on any commercial flight