Isovang, anyone?

[ahalfon]

Does anyone have any experience using an Isovang (the rigid vang made by Isomat)?

I’m looking to get a rigid vang for my Pearson 28, and since it has Isomat spars I figured the Isovang may be a good way to go. I’m willing to take the risk of an “orphaned” product as long as it’s a good one – your comments would be greatly appreciated…

[RichardElliott]

I'm not familiar with the Isovang. I looked hard at Garhauer-all rope tackle and no wire but inexpensive. Qwikvang-part wire tackle and expensive. My surprise purchase was a Selden Rodkicker with part wire tackle and about half the cost of the Hall Spars Qwikvang.

[PBzeer]

Garhauer has an excellent rigid vang, at a reasonable cost. I have one on my boat.

[sailingdog]

One other thing about the Garhauer rigid vang.... it's essentially semi-custom, as you send them the measurements and they make it for you IIRC.

[tigerregis]

Garhauer is the way to go. Follow above advice.

[ahalfon]

Thanks for all the replies.
Garhauer is certainly on my list of alternatives in case I decide against the Isomat. The others are Forespar (Yacht Rod) and Hallspars (quikVang).
Any thoughts on those and how they would compare to the Garhauer?