Someone made the point that flat webbing presents less risk
in terms of slipping. After slipping on sheets a few times I can
relate to that. In either case, jacklines should only be deployed
when necessary so long term exposure shouldn;t be an issue.

Doug
s/v Callista

"Brian Whatcott" wrote in message
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On 12 Oct 2004 13:42:43 -0700, (Parallax)
wrote:

Getting my boat ready for a trip, I decided I need jacklines.
Besides, they will give the kids something to clip to when they insist
on sitting on the bow. I decided the ones made from flat webbing
material are not good as I have seen that material degrade very
quickly in sunlight, so I used 3/8 braid. Ajny thoughts on this?

Hmm., flat webbing: terylene/polyester? Nylon? Polypropylene?

3/8 braid. Hmmm, nylon? terylene/polyester? polypropylene?

Still, round braid shows less surface to sunlight, for the same
strength, no matter what.

Brian W