Questions and Answers
7 Questions
Is this polyester or nylon? Both have very different performance characteristics!
Has anyone used this for sailboat halyards or other running rigging?
This Double Braid Polyester Rope can be used for sailboat halyards or other running rigging but please use it within the 1100lbs strength requirements.
By Eric Tout
Double - braided polyester and nylon are two seperate things. Which is it? Nylon stretches 10%+, poly around 2%.
Why are the breaking strengths of the 7 / 16 and 9/16th so close? 8400 and 8600 pounds. Generally, the 9/ 16 should be substantially higher.
Why are the breaking strengths of the 7/16 and 9/16th so close? 8400 and 8600 pounds. Generally, the 9/16 should be substantially higher.