Defender was the same price and I was much happier with their work. The company they use is Sailing Services in Miami, but you don't save any by going direct. It is harder ordering thru a 3rd party.
They use a better machine, doesn't leave a seam when they roll the swage (check there website). They put 5200 or similar compound in the swage, this keeps water out from going inside and freezing & cracking the swage. Also the swages were perfectly straight, the lowers had a very slight banana to them. Still a sat product from Rigging Only, just like the finish better from Defender. If you're using mechanic fitting, then the sagging doesn't matter. The wire and hardware very similar.
Also use a local rigger/sailmaker for lifelines and won't do that again. They don't have the best machine, left a big seam, bad banana shape and cost a lot for swaging, about $15/swag. I'll order pin-to-pin next time.
If tight on budget you can reuse the turnbuckles. Just give them a good look over. Will save 20%.
Thinking with new turnbuckles, everything replaced but the headstay was under $1,600
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