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A Folding Winch Handle? | Product Spotlight
15 July 2023 · 3 min · 2K views · St. Petersburg
What this video covers
The EZC "Flipper" winch handle folds flat, allowing it to stay locked in the winch while crew removes or replaces line wraps — eliminating the awkward pass-around and the risk of dropping a handle overboard.1:52 It operates in three positions: partially folded for fast cranking speed, fully extended at standard winch-handle length, and one step lower for maximum leverage.0:44 The handle is machined aluminium with a load rating around 230 pounds.1:32 When folded, it sits flush enough that it does not interfere with line handling on the winch.1:44 Ryan demonstrates all three positions after about a day of use, noting the transitions already feel natural.2:17 The product is manufactured in Italy and newly imported by EZC.2:29 Full specifications are available on the EZC website. Keeping a Flipper permanently seated in each primary winch removes the need to pass or store handles separately in the cockpit.2:44
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