Is Dyneema rope good/recommended for downhaul / outhaul ?
It has a high break resistance, but wonder if resistant on the wear/tear.

"marlow dyneema formuline" best of all !
lasts.... forever....

LeeD said..


5mm lasts about 100 sailing days. 5mm Marlow, or blue and black, lasts 11 days.
You decide.

Marlow is a brand of rope .. so what is 5mm Marlow? They sell many different products. Also don't rush into 5mm as 4mm is commonly used too. Formuline is in 3.8mm, 4.5mm and 4.8mm.

As above, suggest you look at ..

www.marlowropes.com/product/formuline

www.marlowropes.com/dyneema-technical-information

Note that some Dyneema rope do not cleat very well so be careful which Dyneema product you buy. The Formuline is safest, or Formula-x for the North ratchet extensions.

Looks like Marlow don't make a Spectra rope only Dyneema - although both are very similar.

not sure if Dyneema would cleat well.

i do have issues with line thicknesses as it is often difficult to get through cleat on donwhauls.

5 mm would not work on mine

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