F and F Quick Load Pulley

Does the trick for quick easy pulley magic, smooth bearing

Very good and affordable pulley. I got this to use with the Voltra and it works l Perfect

A well-made pulley with excellent bearings that make for smooth, reliable operation. Two things worth knowing before you buy: the powder coat is prone to flaking over time, so don't let that catch you off guard. More importantly, there's no meaningful advantage to choosing the aluminum version over nylon — and nylon actually treats your cable better over the long run, so save yourself the upcharge.

I picked up the F and F Quick Load Pulley with the aluminum upgrade. The build quality is excellent — it feels high-end and very smooth. That said, I don’t use it much because of its size. At right around 6 inches long, it’s bulkier than I expected. I really don’t get the hype around it. A standard climber’s pulley is more convenient, more compact, and delivers the same smooth performance. The quality is definitely there, but for my setup and needs, the extra size makes it less practical than simpler options. Overall, it’s a well-made piece, but I’d probably skip it next time in favor of something smaller.

I try to avoid Amazon and prefer to buy direct from the source whenever possible. That said, I did look into pulleys on Amazon, "snatch blocks" from Tractor Supply, Harbor Freight, Home Depot and Lowes before I decided to purchase 2 Quick Load Pulleys from F&F Steel (using code CFF.) During my search, I was surprised many pulleys were overqualified for my application and did NOT contain bearings whatsoever (my super smooth Tuff Stuff FT pulleys have really spoiled me.) I arrived at the F&F Steel Quick Load Pulley, as it's frame is not a cheap imported product, uses bearings and is built like a tank. Also, I was pleasantly surprised at the level of customer service and patience of F&F Steel - they won me over quickly. Like other reviewers, I'm purchasing this pulley for "1:2 ratio" reasons, but will NOT be involving a Voltra. I have 4 Rogue Monster Shackles (w/carabiners) mounted on a pair of Rogue Monster Shrimp Trawlers (up top) and also on a pair of Rogue Rhino 'feet' (down below) that I repurposed to use with my own version of a Rogue "Wall" (see my gym pics.) I can place a pair of these pulleys above (or below) quickly by attaching each to an appropriately placed shackle. Because I am using the cables from either my Keiser or Tuff Stuff FT, this pulley design is perfect for my application, as it easily allows the user to 'thread' a cable without worrying if the end of said cable may/may not have a 'stopper' (as that would not be able to be threaded through your typical pulley.) I did want to purchase a pair of Bullet Pulleys to experiment with, but history has shown that whenever they have a sale, its always for their pulley bundles - Bullet Pulley did have a BOGO sale on their pulley some time ago, but not since. Also, a Bullet Pulley would not allow me to easily pass a cable from a machine (with the stopper) either. The F&F Steel Quick Pulley isn't cheap, but its a very solid product. If I could ask for anything, I'd prefer it be offered in black (vs. white.)

This is prettt much the consensus option for everyone trying to do the 1:2 pulley hack for Voltras. It’s bigger than you would think but it should have less wear on your cable. It’s easy to get the cable in and out so it’s not a burden having to use it.

Good for using to do the 2:1 pulley hack with the voltra…don’t love the person who recommended these to everyone. IYKYK