Black Magic Standard Equalizer® Set

Black Magic's original Equalizer® gimbal and harness was launched in 1995 and promptly won the ‘Best in Show’ award at the prestigious American Sport Fishing Tackle Show in Las Vegas. The gimbal was designed by the late Lewy McConnell, and the ‘sit in’ harness was developed by Black Magic Tackle founder, Rick Wakelin.

Since 1995, many improvements and developments have been made including high tech black padding added to the back of the gimbal to increase comfort and blood circulation in the legs during long fights.  

The harness has had several improvements including adjustments to the shape to make it more comfortable and a better fit, and the buckles and material have also been upgraded to maintain a high level of quality and durability.  

The Twin Pin Pro gimbal released in 2019 and allows anglers to use either straight or bent butt rods without any adaptors.  

The Equalizer® now sells in over 50 countries and is one of the most recognised stand-up fighting systems in the world.