Hey people.

Trying to fix up an old slingshot REV that I bought.

The depower line needs replacing ane its missing a donkey dick.

Anybody know what type of line the depower is? Ive only got a small piece to go off, but it seems very soft unlike normal marine grade lines that have a waxy hard feel. This line is soft like some sorta cotton?
Any help appreciated.

Also trying to get my hands on either a velcro replaceable donkey dick , or a new QR system. Has anybody got something laying around unwanted, and willing to sell??

Cheers all!

Hey christian....
Appreciate your help, but I don't think this is dyneema. I know what dyneema should feel like and this is way too soft.

Also, this line looks to have a different thread pattern.
I'm starting to think that maybe the previous owner made up a cheap short term solution, as its just taken an hour to get this old soft & freyed line out of the clam cleat. This feels really soft like cotton or hemp. Can't be right??

I've compared it to other marine grade lines and it has a completely different look & feel.

Compared to this 6mm that was used on the vang of my laser.

Look at the weave pattern.
Am I going mad??

I'd be more trusting of the 6mm than the 8mm??
What's anybody think?

Can anybody tell me the difference before I put my life on it??

Dyneema is strong stuff, sk75 or 78 is most and 6mm has an average breaking load of nearly 4 tonne

Hey man. I have 2 brand new depower ropes. Try to get a measurement and I'll see if they fit.

I have an old slingy rev bar it does not have a chicken loop. l have an Ozone chicken loop you can have as well. You pay postage Merry Christmas.

kitcho207 said..

kitcho207 said..
Hey man. I have 2 brand new depower ropes. Try to get a measurement and I'll see if they fit.

one is 1m
the other is 1.6m

both are for pre-comp stick

$5 for postage

im tempted, but what im thinking of doing is making a little custom bar set-up.
thinking a PU coated centre line and might have to change out the C'loop.this C'loop is beaten, and the bearing is busted. figure I just swap it out.the bar is fine, the 2mm lines are mint condition, it's just that depower line is looking a little soft & fluffyand the C'loop is pretty tired. Im sure its served well!and ive got to do something about that CSS line dangling everywhere....... if I havnt made it up in next few weeks I will take you up on it 100%youre a good man!

Yip the correct rope it is a deme ems rope and it is 8mm thick and u can buy it from the sail shop, only difference they use a silver one where u buy a white type, tie a knot on 1 side then thread it through the bearing, if u like I have a brand new chicken loop and lines