Kamikuza
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Weird line question ...
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?
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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.
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Seems to be the consensus ... poo, now I either have to find thinner Amsteel or drill things 
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tell me what size Amsteel or Amsteel blue you need or order from West Marine dot com.................................
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AMSTEEL-BLUE Comes in 2.5mm w/ avg strength 1600lb
Or try New england ropes 1.8mm Spyderline w/ 350lb breaking strength
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Kamikuza
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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.
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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.
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Kamikuza
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Too late I ordered some from another site and only paid $25 for shipping ...!
How to pre-stretch? It's Dyneema ...
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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.
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2.2, 3.2, 4.2 m C-Quads
2, 3, 4, 5.5, 7.5m PKD Broozas
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Cab 5m Convert, 7&9m Xbow, 12m SB
Lots of stunt kites and a Rev Supersonic
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Line skiboards, & Lib-Tech Park & Pipes
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Kamikuza
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Thanks!
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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: 
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Kamikuza
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You mean like ... me?
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Kamikuza
You mean like ... me? |
Well, if you still hold the title, you'll be fine. 
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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' 
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Kamikuza
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That could be doable
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