28 inch block and tackle balance and pivot shoe replacements

Question

I have attached photos of each end of a 28" x 9/16" balance. The only marking on the balance is 28C. Can you help identify an appropriate replacement? Can you recommend a pivot shoe that would work with this as well? The existing shoe is 1 1/4 x 9/16.

Thanks

Emily · Accepted Answer

Hi there!

Your balance is a match for our S795-28 with the 28C spring strength option but you'll notice that this comes with the 15-195 T-lock shoe by default. That means you would need to swap that with the 15-224 that's sold separately. These parts just pop off and on, it's very easy. See the video below for exactly what I mean.

This type of balance is often times used with the 15-216 pivot shoe but I recommend you compare the specifications with your original to ensure everything aligns.