[MHml] Re synthetic rigging

[Lincoln Baxter]

Dave,

Kevlar sounds like an interesting option. Any recommendations as to sources
for the double braided or similar outer jacket?

Regarding the elimination of SS wire from the selection process, I just
figured synthetic would be lighter and easier to repair, and no "flesh
hooks" to draw blood when a strand breaks. The lines will be exposed and may
be a tempting handhold for passengers boarding from the dink.

 

Evan, your experience with Dacron sounds encouraging for the use of
synthetic, especially if I don't set too high a preload.

 

Thanks for the input from all,

 

Lincoln

Zbiggy II (Modified Woods Skua)

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