2.8mm is a bit thick for what I want ... pull 2 or 3 strands out to thin it a bit - will it simply be 5/8th as strong or completely ruined?geokite - 14-2-2011 at 07:52 AM
I would say ruined. The braid is spun a particular way; removing part of the braid might not hold the other strands as well.
If there was no braid, all the strands parallel, then I would think no problem.Kamikuza - 14-2-2011 at 06:17 PM
Seems to be the consensus ... poo, now I either have to find thinner Amsteel or drill things tridude - 14-2-2011 at 06:32 PM
tell me what size Amsteel or Amsteel blue you need or order from West Marine dot com.................................Kamikuza - 14-2-2011 at 06:43 PM
Huh! Seems 3mm is the smallest they got
What should I use as a 500lb B.L. core?
This is the only thing less than 3mm by Samson ...
AMSTEEL-BLUE Comes in 2.5mm w/ avg strength 1600lb
Or try New england ropes 1.8mm Spyderline w/ 350lb breaking strengthKamikuza - 15-2-2011 at 01:02 AM
2.5mm is what I'm using at the moment I bet and ...
... we're back to the original problem - availability $45 for the Samson line in
the link - fine I can live with that - and $30-45 dollars for shipping I think
not.krumly - 15-2-2011 at 08:43 AM
Kami -
Do a search on 'Jerry Brown Line" and see if you find a vendor that works for you. I bought mine from Mahi Tackle in California: http://www.mahitackle.com/jb500.html
I've been using their 500# and 800# Spectra 'hollow core' single braid for bridles and linesets, and it is MUCH cheaper than yachty line or Q-power.
Has an identical hand to several linesets I have - very supple.
I do recommend pre-stretching.
krumlyKamikuza - 15-2-2011 at 06:23 PM
Too late I ordered some from another site and only paid $25 for shipping ...!
How to pre-stretch? It's Dyneema ...krumly - 15-2-2011 at 08:49 PM
Kami -
Anchor it at one end, then hook it to your harness and lean into the lines. Or use a pipe throught he loop and lean into it.
krumlyKamikuza - 15-2-2011 at 11:12 PM
Thanks!BeamerBob - 15-2-2011 at 11:17 PM
Kami, you will want to find someone around that is on the heavy side, to really lean into it and give the line a good set. :cool2:Kamikuza - 15-2-2011 at 11:25 PM
You mean like ... me? BeamerBob - 15-2-2011 at 11:52 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by Kamikuza
You mean like ... me?
Well, if you still hold the title, you'll be fine.kitesurfer - 16-2-2011 at 03:57 AM
i stretched mine by tying to a tree and my pickup truck. the truck tightened it up, then i got out and stood on the line and bounced to stretch
more...500' roll turned into like 520' Kamikuza - 16-2-2011 at 05:46 PM
I think
not.
