Light Speed Rigging, an advanced fiber sailboat rigging company, has introduced a revolutionary new system called LS Photon. An exclusive design, it allows sailboat riggers to install high performance fiber rigging on a wider range of sailboats using common wire rigging connections. This means more sailors can now take advantage of the enormous strength and weight benefits of fiber rigging, which until now were only available to high-level racers.

The key to the system is its unique LS Photon Terminal fittings. Made from a combination of aluminum, titanium, and polycarbonate, it has interchangeable threaded end inserts that can be configured for most common wire rigging connection terminal styles. This allows a rigger to use normal Stemball, T-ball, Stud, Turn Buckle, and Toggle fittings when creating new rigging. The LS Photon Terminal also introduces an exclusive new way to bond the fiber cable inside its cone that is both easy to install and incredibly strong.

A complete rigging system, LS Photon also replaces heavy steel cable with its unique blend of exceptionally strong UHMWPE & Vectran fiber cables. Pultruded for maximum strength, it is designed to last over 10 years in saltwater conditions and is stronger than steel, fully UV and chafe resistant, and will not corrode. Up to 85% lighter than wire rigging, it reduces weight up high on the mast where it is most critical to the boat’s stability.

According to company President, Vernon Hultzer, “LS Photon completely changes the game for sailboat rigging. For the first time, the performance benefits of fiber rigging are now available to almost any sailboat owner as an easy replacement option. Custom engineered to fit the boat’s specs, it works with almost any spreader or rigging configuration, including continuous or discontinuous setups.”

With a mission of bringing art and science to sailboat rigging, Light Speed provides high-tech rigging solutions that are safe, purpose built, and reliable. Headed by a group of highly experienced sailors and engineers, they are dedicated to extending the benefits of modern rigging to a wider range of sailors, no matter how they spend their time at sea.

For more information, visit https://www.lightspeedrigging.com.