AMPowers wrote:
The concern I'd have for using them as lifelines (as voiced by Gary) is
more about the possibility that the lines might UV degrade, making the
unnoticibly weaker. Given that I intend to couple my life lines with
netting, and also use jack lines and harness when out of the cockpit, I
think this minimizes the issue, but it is worth consideration.


From Samson Rope

AMSTEEL
A 12-Strand braided rope using Dyneema® fiber with our proprietary
Samthane urethane coating. AmSteel is a non-rotational rope that yields
extremely high strength and low stretch; equivalent to wire rope with
only 1/7 the weight. In addition, the product is flexible, spliceable,
and resists flex-fatigue and abrasion. Standard color: gray. *Size
7/64" changes from 12-strand to 8-strand construction.

Non-rotational
Excellent wear characteristics
Spliceable, easily inspected

APPLICATIONS
Competition Grade Running Rigging
Kite/Wakeboard/Waterski Lines
Trawl and Bridle Lines
Wire Replacement - Non Jacketed
High Performance Tug Lines
Pulling and Stringing Lines
Rodeo/Rigging/Utility
Low Stretch Support Lines (Wire Replacement)

Horizontal Lifelines

Wire Replacement Ropes


· Specific Gravity...
0.98
Humm, it sinks.

· Elastic Elongation...
At % break strength:
10% 0.46%
20% 0.7%
30% 0.96%


I like the part about horizonal life lines and used to replace
wire..................
Bob