OK, after falling off the splicing learning curve and running out of
rope and patience, I'm giving up on the Sta-Set X for Genoa sheets.
Another forum turns up a very poor opinion of the X rope for this
purpose.

I've got a chance to do it right this time so I'm curious what other
sailors prefer.

I'd really like to find out that New England Ropes 7/16" Regatta
single braid would make great jib sheets for a cruising boat because
of the price. OTOH with the tired old double braid "God-knows-what"
that came with the boat, I'm always having to uncleat and take a
couple of short pumps with the winch to get the jib flat again. I'd
like to avoid that.

I short tack and single hand a lot, steering with my hips as I handle
the sheets, so I need very good handling characteristics.

Recommendations for a 32 foot boat and 130% Genoa appreciated.

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Roger Long