Personalized Dock Lines
03-19-2006, 03:43 PM
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03-20-2006, 07:43 AM
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Re: Personalized Dock Lines
Those look nice ..but when I hear floating , that means one thing POLYPROPYLENE.
Also , those are not a true splice , it looks like they just lay the rope paralel and stitch on the nylon cover
Because of its light weight, polypropylene is the only rope which floats. For this reason, it is very popular for pool markers and water sports. Poly is affected by sunlight deterioration, more so than any other synthetic or natural fiber rope, but its life can be extended by storing it away from direct sunlight. Poly begins to weaken and melt at 150°F, the lowest melting point of all synthetic ropes. It is not as strong as nylon or polyester, but 2-3 times stronger than manila. Because poly is less expensive than other fibers, it is the most popular all-purpose rope for the average consumer.
I like Nylon myself
Nylon is the strongest of all ropes in common use. When stretched it has a "memory" for returning to its original length. For this reason it is best for absorbing shock loads, as is the case when lifting or towing. Nylon lasts 4-5 times longer than natural fibers because it has good abrasion resistance and is not damaged by oil or most chemicals. Like manila, nylon has good resistance to ultraviolet deterioration from sunlight, referred to as "U.V. stability".
Also , those are not a true splice , it looks like they just lay the rope paralel and stitch on the nylon cover
Because of its light weight, polypropylene is the only rope which floats. For this reason, it is very popular for pool markers and water sports. Poly is affected by sunlight deterioration, more so than any other synthetic or natural fiber rope, but its life can be extended by storing it away from direct sunlight. Poly begins to weaken and melt at 150°F, the lowest melting point of all synthetic ropes. It is not as strong as nylon or polyester, but 2-3 times stronger than manila. Because poly is less expensive than other fibers, it is the most popular all-purpose rope for the average consumer.
I like Nylon myself
Nylon is the strongest of all ropes in common use. When stretched it has a "memory" for returning to its original length. For this reason it is best for absorbing shock loads, as is the case when lifting or towing. Nylon lasts 4-5 times longer than natural fibers because it has good abrasion resistance and is not damaged by oil or most chemicals. Like manila, nylon has good resistance to ultraviolet deterioration from sunlight, referred to as "U.V. stability".
Last edited by Pantera1; 03-20-2006 at 08:09 AM.
03-20-2006, 08:12 AM
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Re: Personalized Dock Lines
http://www.neropes.com/pleasure_marine/default.htm
Click on fibers
Try these Nylon double braids , youll never go back
Click on fibers
Try these Nylon double braids , youll never go back
Last edited by Pantera1; 08-02-2007 at 06:14 PM.
