I'm staying with my SS cable halyards, they lasted 30 years and have no
fish hooks, kinks, ect. I keep my sheeves in good order and know how to
take care of my gear. My SS lines will last another 30 years at least.
The ones rushing are to replace are just sheep following the crowd. UV
& IR rays will toast the new synthetics in less than 5 years exposure.

Look at little Ellen running up and down that 100 foot mast to mend new
high tech halyards. Do it right the first time I says!

The only time a synthetic light weight replacement is needed is in
short term high tec racing. But not were your life may depend on
reliability.

Joe