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When you’re targeting big game fish, hooking them is one thing, but landing them is another.
Our world famous Equalizer® is a specially designed gimbal and harness set, which allows you to apply maximum pressure to your fish without applying maximum pressure to your body. The innovative design divides the strain between the upper thigh/buttocks area and the lower back.
Sometimes you can be hooked up to these fish for hours, and the Equalizer® is the ultimate system for fighting fish over a period of time thanks to its patented design which maximises leverage, and increases comfort and blood circulation during long battles.
- Built-in pins for both straight butt and bent butt rods – no need for an adaptor
- Straight butt rods use the pin at the rear of the gimbal recess
- Bent butt rods use the pin at the front of the gimbal recess
- Placement of the pins is designed to give you maximum range of motion, without interference from the gimbal plate
EACH SET INCLUDES:
- Gimbal plate
- Harness
- Webbing belt / Drop strap belt
- Carry bag
- Instructions on how to use your Equalizer® or Twin Pin Pro system
GIMBAL PADDING
The rear of the gimbal plate is padded with a special material utilising sports medicine technology to give you more comfort and better blood circulation during long fights. The padding is similar in construction to that used in the manufacture of rugby headgear.
GIMBAL PROTRUSION
A rear protrusion on the back of the gimbal plate anchors the plate ensuring it doesn't slip sideways on your legs mid-battle.
GIMBAL MANUFACTURING
The gimbal plates are manufactured from light weight yet robust molded and contoured plastic, eliminating extra weight and bulk.
HARNESS
The stand up harness has 2 padded sections - one goes around your lower back and the other under your bottom/thighs. This distributes the pressure and strain of the fish over a wider section of your body, reducing pressure points and body fatigue during the fight.
WEBBING BELT/ DROP STRAP BELT
The lightweight webbing belt/drop strap belt can be worn all day, then simply slip on the gimbal plate when the fish strikes. Webbing belts are available in Standard or XL sizes.
CHOOSING YOUR EQUALIZER® HARNESS
Our harnesses are lightweight and their padding conforms to your shape. You can wear it all day, then simply slip on the gimbal plate when you get a strike. The harness is available in 3 sizes - small, standard and XL.
SMALL HARNESS
XL WIDE HARNESS
CORRECT POSTURE AND TECHNIQUE
1. POSTURE
This is the correct posture to take when fish is taking line from your reel. Your knees should be slightly bent and your feet should be slightly apart. Your back will be slightly arched so your body weight is supported correctly by the harness. Your arms should be feeling very little strain, as the harness takes all the load, leaving your hands free.
2. TECHNIQUE
This is the correct technique to lift your fish and gain line once your fish has stopped taking line. Your knees should be slightly more bent. Your back is still slightly arched and supported by the harness, but the load is increased on the harness by effectively 'sitting' in it. As you sit in the harness and transfer weight, your rod will lift the fish.
3. THE GRIND
Your rod is at its heightened position and is loaded to its full potential. Once you've lifted the fish, wind on line while you lower your rod and then repeat. At all stages you should have the rod slightly bent, thus keeping a constant pressure on the fish.
HOW TO INSERT THE BENT BUTT ADAPTOR TO OUR ORIGINAL EQUALIZER® GIMBAL PLATE
The bent butt adaptor allows you to use our Equalizer® gimbal for both straight and bent butt rods. Made in New Zealand from heavy duty, marine grade stainless steel.
Slide the adaptor into the rod bucket until it sits flush against the pin at the rear of the bucket.
Insert the screw through the pre-drilled hole in the adaptor to secure it the gimbal.
HOW TO CORRECTLY USE THE TWIN PIN PRO SYSTEM
The Twin Pin Pro gimbal has 2 pins.
One in the traditional recessed position, at the rear of the rod bucket is for straight butt rods.
The second pin is at the front of the rod bucket for bent butt rods.
Placement of the 2 pins allow your rod to have full range of motion without interference from the gimbal or the need for an adaptor.
