[MHml] Synthetic Rigging

[Ross Hobson]

D12 is the marlow sepectra constrcution - this is uncovered and UV coated, if you use cover - allow 2mm for cover ie 10mm covered is 8mm 'stripped' - identical constrcution
 
marlow also do a V12 (similar constrcution) but using vectran - whose advantace is less creep 
 
i am using thier Vectran for shrouds 
 
Ross
 

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Sent: Thu 10/05/2007 15:31
To: multihulls at steamradio.com
Subject: Re: [MHml] Synthetic Rigging



Amsteel Blue is Samson's 12 braid SK75 Dyneema. Dyneema is the european equivalent to one type of Spectra, which is a similar product manufactured in the US.
In normal conditions Dyneema should be  easier to find in Europe than in the US. Maffioli, Marlow, Cousin and other European manufacturers use it in their lines.

Defender does not carry Amsteel Blue, only the weaker Amsteel, aka Spectron, which is SK 60 Dyneema or the equivalent Spectra type. You'd have to place a special order, but in this case, you should consider Samson's "Lightning" instead. It's a 12 braid with a blend of Vectran and SK75 Dyneema. Compare the lines' features in Samson's website.

Luiz
(purchased one reel of 8mm "Lightning" through Defender)

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> You can also order here http://www.defender.com/ Search on "Samsom" - go through all items like Tech 12 and Amsteel etc to find the size/strength you need be cautious there are different grades that only show up based on strengths. They do ship international and after all, the line will be a very light package!
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> > Amsteel Blue seems to get a lot of praise and appears not too expensive too. Unfortunately I have been unable to source it here in Europe.



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