hey sailors
just was was wondering if i could use climbing rope for my cat(static line, ect.) and if yes, then what types.
thank
volcomcat
climbing rope vs salling rope
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Posted: Feb 16, 2010 - 12:15 PM
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Posted: Feb 16, 2010 - 02:16 PM
Not really, climbing rope usually Dynamic rope is made to stretch and absorb shock. Sailing rope is meant to be very very stiff with little stretch. A Static rope used for rapelling may work but still likely has more stretch than you would ideally want for your boat.
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Dave
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Posted: Feb 16, 2010 - 04:41 PM
I always thought using a bungee as a main sheet would be interesting :) -
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Posted: Feb 16, 2010 - 05:45 PM
i think it depends where on the boat you want to use it, i have some brightly colored and patterned climbing rope as my jib sheet and it seems fine -
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Posted: Feb 16, 2010 - 05:55 PM
If you already have the climbing rope and need a use for it, sure. I've know a sailor or two to do it. Not a big deal if you're not racing.
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Posted: Feb 17, 2010 - 08:42 AM
Serious sailing and downwind racing I wouldn't. You would soon notice that the give in the line would slow you down. For casual fun sailing without concern for racing then use what you like. I don't recommend bungee
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Posted: Feb 17, 2010 - 09:51 AM
As a sheet it might not be bad. I'm an avid climber and have tons of ropes lying around and have tried them out for sailing....when they get wet they stretch an annoying amount. Even static line (like a 6mm prussik line) stretches...i attempted to use it for my jib halyard on my first boat and as soon as water touched it....i just couldnt seem to get the jib tight enough. It'd work...just not be ideal. A 10mm rope as a sheet (specially if it's short) would be fine for casual sailing...just means you'd be sheeting in and out more. For all other purposes...stick with sailing ropes.
Happy sailing (and climbing)
