The safety-minded Key-Hole system offers many advantages over the traditional hook design. Its low profile design is less likely to get hooked unintentionally and the system will stay hooked until purposefully removed. A low profile means much easier reboarding and less likelihood of scratching gel coat, point loading or damaging a hull. Ball-end trapeze rings are lighter and less dangerous than stainless dogbones or trapeze rings.
The 10" Key-Hole buckle fits Murray harnesses except Classic (unless you sew it on), all Gul, Magic and most Hobie harnesses; it does not fit DaKine harnesses. The super-strong carbon buckle weighs only 7.5 oz. Connectors are sold by the pair and must be ordered separately (Original #01-1212, Can't Hurt #01-1213, or Can't Miss #01-0142).
User comment: "I had a chance to use the key-hole trapeze buckle this weekend and was nicely impressed with its usability in course racing. Not once did I get hung up trying to get hooked or unhooked on the trapeze when making transitions as expected. Far superior than any other mechanism I have used for course racing! Also, the buckle will not puncture the hull if you capsize or are separated from the boat and trying to board again... Very nice!"