48° North Review - October 2003

While there are several rope and strap fender attachments on the market, none address the most important issue: what happens when a fender gets caught between the dock and your boat while your boat is still moving forward?

What usually happens is one of three things: the fender rope/strap breaks, your stanchion bends or breaks, or the fender eye rips out. The FenderFriend™, developed by those clever people who brought you the Shockles®, is the first fender whip with stretch. The FenderFriend allows the fender strap to stretch and slowly rotate in place, protecting your boat AND everything else.

FenderFriends are made of nylon webbing that is load rated to 4,000 lbs. FenderFriends make deploying and stowing your fenders a breeze. They easily attach to any fender style and the quick-release buckle allows for easy clipping to your stanchions, railings, or cleats.

The FenderFriend™ comes in three adjustable sizes—small, medium, and large and four colors ( blue, red, silver or black).

Contact P.O. Box 1300, Hood River, OR, or phone (888) 557-6464, or email: info@shockles.com