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(@spoulton)
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[#6104]

Have to get a spin halyard for an ARC 21. Any recommendations as to what brand has been best for your use. Diameter is 1/4" / 6mm.

Thanks, Scott


 
Posted : June 23, 2017 12:59 pm
(@tamumpower)
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I use dinghy star(not sure if it's the pro or not) because it was low stretch and a shop was selling a whole spool on eBay for nothing. Honestly it works just fine but because of the fine woven dyneema cover it's kinda stiff and if it gets a loop can get caught in blocks. That was an issue only for the blocks at the back of the tramp where I was routing the halyard. The block at tip of the pole hasn't had any problems. I've since just added large rings for the tramp routing and it's been just fine.


 
Posted : June 23, 2017 5:43 pm
Ron
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I use Alpha Ropes SSR Line in 3/16. It's a single braid so you don't get the twists like you do with a double braid. I also splice it to 1/8 Amsteel to make it run a more free up the mast.

http://www.apsltd.com/alpha-ropes-ssr-line.html


 
Posted : June 23, 2017 5:46 pm
MN3
 MN3
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I use Robline racing sheet - dynema blend
soft, doesn't absorb water, doesn't burn up my spin - supposed to be hockle free


 
Posted : June 23, 2017 7:33 pm
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