Harken Vang Complete for the ILCA

Rooster x Harken 2026 ILCA Class Legal Kicker System Built around the new 2026 Harken Fly Vang Base, this complete Rooster system brings together the very best hardware and control lines to deliver a powerful, smooth and fully class-legal racing kicker for ILCA sailors. The Foundation – Harken 2026 Fly Vang Base At the heart of the system is Harken’s updated 2026 Fly vang/kicker base unit, now the most widely used choice amongst leading ILCA sailors worldwide. Made to cope with modern, higher vang loads, the new unit features larger-diameter, wider sheaves to increase power while significantly reducing friction. This ensures smoother control and more efficient load transfer, even when fully powered up. Key features: The composite construction delivers impressive rigidity and impact resistance while keeping overall system weight to a minimum. Optimised by Rooster Rooster completes this high-performance base unit with our proven line package: Rooster Zero – Primary Load Line Engineered for minimal stretch under load, Rooster Zero ensures consistent vang tension and precise sail shape control. When you set your rig tension, it stays set. SPC – Control Tail Our SPC control line provides excellent durability and secure grip in wet conditions, allowing confident adjustments in breeze and high-load situations. Every component has been selected to work seamlessly together, delivering: For sailors who demand precision, durability and confidence in every adjustment, the Rooster x Harken 2026 ILCA Kicker System is engineered to perform at the highest level. Complete, Class Legal and Race Ready By combining the 2026 Harken Fly vang base with Rooster Zero and SPC, we have created a refined, dependable and competition-ready kicker system.
• Configurable 15:1 or 12:1 purchase
• Larger, wider sheaves for improved efficiency
• Stainless steel bearings running on stainless steel races
• Fibre-reinforced Carbo Nylon Composite construction
• 21% weight reduction compared with the previous stainless version
• Pin and ring or quick-release attachment
• Fully compliant with ILCA Class rules
• Reduced friction and smoother adjustment
• Maximum mechanical advantage
• Reliable cleating and release
• Consistent rig control across all conditions
• Full ILCA Class compliance