SD. Their catalog does list this rollers as "NEW!!" I know it is getting hard for anyone that makes anything from metal to make a profit these days, as well as for retailers but sometimes there is no room for exceptions. Any block,
shackle,
rigging component,
winch, navigation light, or
ground tackle gear on any boat that ventures further than swimming distance from the beach IS just as important as aircraft components, climbing gear, etc... This is especially true in Alaska where the water is 50F or less year round, help is hours maybe days away, and no one may hear your
VHF call. These items very well could mean the difference between life or death, or at the minimum cause expensive property damage or bodily injury. I suppose the alternative to skimping on quality for these companies would probably be suspend or cease production. I don't think the market supports raising prices right now, but there is just no excuse. Either way, they will get the message when the lawsuits start coming in.