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snalberski
snalberski
WA
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WA, 858 posts
28 Oct 2014 10:47am
Does anyone know where to buy high quality Dynema up to 6mm. I've found some in marine supply places but they are lesser quality chinese made and have a more open braid which is possibly subject to bunching.

elmo
elmo
WA
8894 posts
WA, 8894 posts
28 Oct 2014 6:40pm
snalberski said..
Does anyone know where to buy high quality Dynema up to 6mm. I've found some in marine supply places but they are lesser quality chinese made and have a more open braid which is possibly subject to bunching.



WSP have it I believe
Chris6791
Chris6791
WA
3271 posts
WA, 3271 posts
28 Oct 2014 10:07pm
Kite shops should have Dyneema off the roll. If you get desperate
Mark _australia
Mark _australia
WA
23684 posts
WA, 23684 posts
28 Oct 2014 10:10pm
aren't we just talking Formuline downhaul rope? Grows on trees...

Man0verBoard
Man0verBoard
WA
629 posts
WA, 629 posts
29 Oct 2014 11:17am
For those that don't know - Marlow Formuline's point of difference is that it is a 12 strand Dyneema(UHMWPE) otherwise known as Spectra. The 12 strands are in a single braid as opposed to having a separate jacket, which are usually a cheaper HT Polyester and not as abrasion resistant. The cheaper stuff is fine for outhauls but when it wears it can bind.

For use on Windsurf downhauls in particular slalom/race a solid dyneema braid will last longer and maintain its circular shape better - I'm a bit od a tight arse so I rotate my downhaul out to my outhaul when it gets tired. I also leave it full length on the boom and carry a knife in case the boom clamp rope breaks and I need to Jury rig in no-mans-land.
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