[Olivier]

Hello, I am Olivier Blanc, the "inventor" of the Olivier Link. I just stumbled upon this thread!

If you use the links on carbon fiber spars, make sure you use some sealant or anti-corrosion paste. In salt water, the links will corrode (galvanic corrosion between carbon and aluminum). The carbon fiber spar will not be affected so you could just inspect the links regularly and rinse in fresh water frequently. You could also attach the links with nuts and bolts to allow complete removal for inspection. (The 2 rivet holes in the links can be threaded with a tap to allow mounting with 2 screws. This should work fine but I have not tested it yet). The links are really designed for aluminum spars. For composite spars, titanium links would be the best choice: stronger and no corrosion, plus the cool factor!
On what boat are you sailing?

Olivier