Ronstan/Fredrikson Wanted!!

Once upon a time Fredrikson made the best ratchet block ever.  Then Ronstan bought it and made the same block with the little red Ronstan logo on it.  Then Ronstan stopped making it because they didn't want the best ratchet block anymore and they didn't want anyone else to have one either. 
Anyway, I want one.  Does anyone have one in good condition that they would be willing to part with.  The online chandlers don't have them anymore, so I'm looking to buy a used one if in good condition. 
So, can any of you help me?

Doug H

No, don't want that one.  Very specifically want the freddy. 
Found a couple of smaller online chandlers that may have one in stock, which I've emailed. 

What do you mean "killed off"?  This is from the current product overview: http://www.ronstan.com/marine/product.asp?ProdNo=RF62100

Edited by LaLi - 27 Feb 16 at 12:58am

Lali, I was under the impression that Ronstan weren't supplying them anymore in the UK.  However, you're right it would appear they are still making them so maybe it's just the UK chandlers choosing to supply the orbit ratchets over them.  I'll get in touch with the uk ronstan distributer over on monday to see what the deal is. 
As for what's so great about them, if you're not using a mainsheet cleat, they are outright the single best ratchet block ever made.  They have (or certainly did have) the smallest distance between ratchet clicks.  So if there's a perfect sheet tension, you have to either under or over pull by a a certain amount for any ratchet to engage and the smaller the distance between ratchet lever engagement, the more accurate your sheet tension.  Also, it had the grippiest sheeve ever.  It will detroy ropes a lot quicker than any other ratchet but it's a small price to pay.  Also, unlike certain other ratchet blocks, the on/off switch is easy to use even with gloves, and when the ratchet is turned off the block runs beatifully. 

Originally posted by Doug.H Lali, I was under the impression that Ronstan weren't supplying them anymore in the UK.  However, you're right it would appear they are still making them so maybe it's just the UK chandlers choosing to supply the orbit ratchets over them.  I'll get in touch with the uk ronstan distributer over on monday to see what the deal is.  As for what's so great about them, if you're not using a mainsheet cleat, they are outright the single best ratchet block ever made.  They have (or certainly did have) the smallest distance between ratchet clicks.  So if there's a perfect sheet tension, you have to either under or over pull by a a certain amount for any ratchet to engage and the smaller the distance between ratchet lever engagement, the more accurate your sheet tension.  Also, it had the grippiest sheeve ever.  It will detroy ropes a lot quicker than any other ratchet but it's a small price to pay.  Also, unlike certain other ratchet blocks, the on/off switch is easy to use even with gloves, and when the ratchet is turned off the block runs beatifully.