Good points Edgar. What I passed on was what came straight from the seminar
panel. So while I can't answer your questions for them I will point out
they were solo circumnavigators. Let's see if I can dredge the memory for
clarification. Wire wasn't mentioned. All synthetic I should have
specified that. Didn't think of it because I don't use wire. The
individual who liked the extra ten feet had all lines run to the base of the
mast. I use some on mast and some in cockpit but since I coil lines and
stow them after each use I've never had a clutter problem. Probably an
issue in racing but I don't see a problem for cruising.. Figures on wear and
tear were those given by a couple of the rigging shops based on their
experience one being Brian Toss who does a lot of cruising and transpac
work. I think they are high myself given the conditions and constant strain
and asked about that and the answer was in the quality, strength and size of
the line. Definitely in the higher price category.

Hope that helped.

M.