Black Magic Original Equalizer Set – Gimbal & Harness (Contact us for freight quote before purchase)

When you’re out there targeting big game fish like marlin, tuna and other billfish, hooking them is one thing, but landing them is another.

Sometimes you can be hooked up to these fish for hours, and the Black Magic Equalizer® is the ultimate stand up system for fighting fish over a period of time. Its patented design of the gimbal and harness, maximise leverage by utilising your whole body, and increases comfort and blood circulation during long battles. The split harness sits under your thighs and around your lower back reducing pressure points on your body.

The world famous Equalizer® is designed and manufactured in New Zealand using the best materials available.

All sets include: Gimbal plate, webbing belt/drop straps, harness, free carry bag and an instructional “how to use” pamphlet and links to online videos.

The Original Equalizer sets features a pin at the rear of the gimbal recess and is designed for straight butt rods. The pin recess is designed to allow a full range of motion for a straight butt rod, without interference from the gimbal plate. Insert an adaptor (sold separately) with a single screw to attach to the gimbal plate for bent butt rods. 

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The Equalizer® is a specially designed gimbal and harness set, which allows you to apply maximum pressure to your fish without applying maximum pressure to your body. The lightweight harness/webbing can be worn all day, then simply slip on the gimbal in seconds when the fish strikes.

Padded with a special material utilising sports medicine technology to give you more comfort and better blood circulation during long fights. The padding is similar in construction to that used in the manufacture of rugby headgear. You will be amazed at the extra pressure you can apply, 30 pounds over the rod tip is as easy as pulling 20 pounds with other systems.

The unique design features eliminate sideways movement of the gimbal when under load, especially in sloppy seas. Your body weight is used to maximum advantage because the patented recessed gimbal pin is positioned low down and further back than other systems.

Please note: This item may incur an extra freight charge. Please contact us prior to purchase. Alternatively, in-store collection is available.