I’ve been using the Bottom Drop Nose Laser Vang Pin for a year. It recently fell apart due to a defect. I contacted Rooster, and they immediately stepped into the breach to send me a new one! Since the part worked flawlessly until the spring pin fell out, I’m giving it a 5 star rating because it works well and the company took care of the problem.

The alternative is the "Laser Vang Tang Quick Pin (1/4" - Harken Vang)" sold by other vendors. I lost the first one and the second one stopped working at some point, the ball was stuck.

This swivel nose is a much better design, can't lose it and it's well locked.

Very useful and reduces fiddle time with split rings etc

Very convenient but split pin dropped out after a few weeks. It appears I am not alone in this..

Used the pin 3 times before it broke or fell out, unclear which. On a beat when there was a bang and the kicker was dangling from the boom. Used a pin with a split ring for many years and never had a problem. Very convenient but not reliable!