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KLC Lewis

"Brian Whatcott" wrote in message
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On Tue, 18 Sep 2007 07:31:15 +0700, wrote:

Most rigging would shrink more in Winter (but a few would expand when
chilled, wouldn'tcha know?)

Brian W

Well, if you are designing a high tech racing boat why not use high
tech synthetic rope for rigging. some of it is stronger then stainless
cable and nearly zero stretch.

Bruce in Bangkok
(brucepaigeATgmailDOTcom)

I can visualize various combinations of rig and mast , it's true. But
a zero-stretch line does not always imply a zero thermal coefficient
line, I don't believe.

Regards

Brian W

There is a new rigging material out which is exactly that: high-tech
synthetic rope with a protective covering. Don't recall the name of it, but
it's very lightweight and exceptionally strong. At least in theory. Jury's
still out on how it works in the real world.