Well, to be fair,

These don't keep water out, they just sheath the line. In "bad
conditions" (tropical storm/hurricanes), horizontal, wind driven rain
will find it's way into every crevice, unless it is purposely and
perfectly sealed.

This chafe protection doesn't prevent the line from being soaked during
these kinds of conditions.

You are right though in your statement that the nylon line will do much
better if wet.

Mike.


Charlie Morgan wrote:
On 29 Jul 2006 05:46:48 -0700, "beaufortnc" wrote:

With hurri%$#& season upon us, I thought someone might find this link
useful.

http://www.hsarmor.com/htm/chafeprice.htm

http://www.hsarmor.com/images/fkpindex.jpg

Purchased some product from them, and was satisfied with the service
and the quality of the product. I will definitely rest a little easier
during a storm. Just hope the guy upwind doesn't have his "insurance"
anchor/rode out.

I have no financial stake in this company at all.

Mike.

Although it would probably be good for natural fiber lines, I think it might
actually contribute to failure of nylon lines in bad conditions. Nylon lines
depend on water for lubrication as they stretch and contract. If you cover them
with something that keeps water out, the individual nylon fibers work against
each other and the friction gets them hot enough to melt and break. That's why
lengths of old garden hose are also a bad idea. Nylon requires water.

For everyday chafe protection in mild conditions this wouldn't be as much of a
problem. When things get rough, however, it's a very different story.

CWM