Lewmar has redefined rope clutch technology with a variable geometry handle and unique grip pattern of dominos that prevents rope fray. This revolutionary new system has been independently tested time and again and has won awards for its innovative framework.

The word clutch is often misused, in the opinion of Lewmar. As used by an engineer, a clutch is a reliable holding device with designed-in slippage controlled with a brake foot pedal or lever.

In the course of rope clutch development, the cam was given teeth, and that was the problem as they abraded line very badly. Lewmar's clutch was a different way of looking at the line holding problem. Like nothing else in the market place, the non-cam clutch has a series of in-line, parallel rings hinged at the base. A line is run through the rings and then the rings are tilted with a single lever connecting the rings. When tilted, the rings force the line to snake through them, creating friction to hold the line securely. When the rings are allowed to resume their former configuration, the line straightens and can be eased, without alarm if done gradually. Because the rings are smooth, theres little abrasion.