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« Reply #15 on: December 06, 2011, 10:04:31 PM » |
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Steve,
We used VPC for our new main halyard. It has less stretch (0.8%) compared to Sta Set X (1.3%). It had a very stiff hand the first year, to the point that I questioned if I made a wrong decision. It has softened over the 3 years of service, so am now very happy with it.
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Bob K
Prosit
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Northern Chesapeake Bay
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Stu Jackson
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« Reply #16 on: December 08, 2011, 10:41:01 AM » |
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Some halyard input from another C34 skipper ---
Samson XLS Extra was created for performance-oriented cruisers and for club racers wanting higher strength, very low stretch and lighter weight than can be achieved with a traditional polyester double braid. Like competition grade running rigging, XLS Extra offers the smooth flexibility of a 24-strand braided polyester cover with a braided core made from a blend of MFP and Dyneema SK-60. This blended core offers the strength and light weight of Dyneema fiber for performance, without the high price of a 100% Dyneema core.
• XLS Extra is low stretch and makes an excellent wire halyard replacement; additionally, it may be used for all sheeting and control applications
• The 24-strand braided polyester cover design outperforms traditional 16, 20, or 32-strand covers for overall durability, flexibility and grip on winches and stoppers
• Core: 8-strand braid/SK-60 Dyneema®/MFP Olefin blend/non-treated
• Splicing technique: core-dependent double braid splice
• XLS Extra is navy blue, with a choice of tracer colors
• XLS Extra-T is white, with a choice of tracer colors including a white tracer for a solid white line
• Sold by the foot
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"There is no problem so great that it can't be solved."
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SD Diver
Forum - Petty Officer 1st Class
Karma: 5
Boat Name / Hull Number: Ciao Bella
Model Year: 1987, 367
Home Port: San Diego, CA
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« Reply #17 on: December 08, 2011, 02:49:38 PM » |
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Good information Stu, thanks a million,
Merry Christmas too........
Ralph
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SD Diver
Forum - Petty Officer 1st Class
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Boat Name / Hull Number: Ciao Bella
Model Year: 1987, 367
Home Port: San Diego, CA
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« Reply #18 on: December 12, 2011, 11:51:56 AM » |
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Photos of the new deck organizer I installed to help with the binding problem on the main sheet and main halyard
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Les Luzar
Forum - Petty Officer 3rd Class
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Boat Name / Hull Number: Windshadow #355
Model Year: 1987
Home Port: Long Beach, CA
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« Reply #19 on: December 12, 2011, 12:34:05 PM » |
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Ralph, Thanks for the picture. It certainly looks like a good answer to the binding problem. I am definitely adding this idea to my project list!  Les |
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Les Luzar
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Garth
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Boat Name / Hull Number: Falkor #964
Model Year: 1989
Home Port: Victoria, BC
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« Reply #20 on: December 12, 2011, 08:15:22 PM » |
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Thank you for posting the photo Ralph. Worth a thousand words!!! I can see exactly what you're talking about now.
Cheers,
Garth
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Stephen Butler
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« Reply #21 on: December 12, 2011, 08:17:13 PM » |
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Just purchased some Samson XLS line for a jib halyard, outhaul, and some reefing controls. Works and looks great so far. Would recommend it based on our 90 day experience.
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Steve & Nancy
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