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On Tue, 2 Dec 2008 15:46:53 -0800 (PST), wrote:

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STRONGLY disagree about non-metal lifelines. Far too easy to damage.
You (or someone else) may nick one without ever even realizing it

Only if you're the kind of dumbass that wanders around waving a
samurai sword carelessly.

I have no idea if that's what you do, but you are certainly a dumbass.
The rest of your post proves it conclusively.

First of all, the kind of line that one would use does not "nick"
easily.

2nd a "nick" would not cost it much strength and it has plenty to
spare.

3rd that's what every single Cat 1 offshore racer has used for the
past 15 years. I haven't seen bare wire lifelines on anything lately.
The cheapo cruisers are still using plastic covered wire and everybody
else is using Dyneema or a variant.

Sailboat cruising and offshore sailboat racing are entirely different
endeavors with different requirements. You do neither. That may
explain why your opinions are based on magazine articles.

If you want something more comfortable than bare stainless wire, there
are split covers that can be removed for inspection, as well as clear
plastic covers.

Might be a good option if you are in the "stick or rock" technology
bracket. But it's not approved for Cat 1 or Cat 0 offshore use. Does
that tell you anything?

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