Novice questions about dyneema

[trswem]

Originally Posted by markxengineerin

Are you sure you want dyneema for running rigging, even for light stuff? It's slippery as hell, not good in rope clutches, cleats, or hands, and doesn't have any stretch to it to absorb shock loads. Not a lot of people using it for running rigging!

Good point, I definitely am not replacing all my running rigging. I'm mostly looking at my light wind sail and jib downhaul. I also like the idea of having a spool stored away for insurance!

Originally Posted by Breaking Waves

would be helpful if we knew where in the world you were

Eastern Washington. We have a small West Marine location in Spokane, but we're very light on marine suppliers.

[Breaking Waves]

Originally Posted by trswem

Eastern Washington. We have a small West Marine location in Spokane, but we're very light on marine suppliers.

I buy full spools direct from Samson, but I buy wholesale quantities and have done testing for them There are a lot of suppliers who will sell single spools like:

https://ripstopbytheroll.com/product...el-full-spools
https://www.knotandrope.com/products...dyneema-spools
https://cbknot.com/samson-amsteel-bl...-x-600-spools/

[jcapo]

Go2marine.com usually has good Dyneema prices.