Power Kite Forum

strop line

flexiforearms - 29-11-2007 at 12:37 PM

whats the best nylon 3 strand or polyester 3 strand
for a strop?

B-Roc - 29-11-2007 at 02:58 PM

I always use 5-6mm climbing rope or the equivalent from a boating store. The ones I've used have had spectra or poly cores, I believe.

GlideGuy - 29-11-2007 at 03:37 PM

I think the mult strand woven cord that B-roc is talking about is the best. Avoid any twisted strand rope, it frays and won't hold a knot very well. If you use any type of tube weave cord you can make knotless loops with a fid.

http://www.lehighgroup.com/ropespliceeye.htm

http://www.animatedknots.com/indexboating.php?LogoImage=Logo...

Does anyone ever use webbing? It's very hard wearing and would run smooth on a harness hook. Easy to sew a loop in each end and make it look purdy to.

Dean

elkiter - 29-11-2007 at 04:52 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by GlideGuy
Does anyone ever use webbing? It's very hard wearing and would run smooth on a harness hook. Easy to sew a loop in each end and make it look purdy to.


I do! Been using it for 7 years. It also adds a little cool factor being different from the norm:wink2:

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EDIT:
Btw, I use the soft kind about 1/2" width that you can buy at any rock climbing store.

flexiforearms - 29-11-2007 at 05:04 PM

thanks peoples, i thinks i'll be usin climbing rope then.
happy flying

B-Roc - 30-11-2007 at 06:58 AM

DaVinch sent me some tape / webbing material. I have it on my bego handles. It is nice.