Olympic Line

Product catalog summary

Overview: This document provides specifications for various types of ropes used in sailing, detailing both metric and imperial measurements for different applications such as halyards, sheets, and guys. It includes suggested diameters and breaking strengths in both systems.

Metric System Specifications:

Main Halyard: Diameter 3 mm
Genoa/Jib Halyard: Diameter 3 mm
Spinnaker Halyard: Diameter 4/5 mm
Top Lift: Diameter 5 mm
Main Sheet: Diameter 7/8 mm
Genoa/Jib Sheet: Diameter 6/7/8 mm
Spinnaker Sheet: Diameter 5/6/7 mm
Spinnaker Guy: Diameter 4/5 mm

Imperial System Specifications:

Main Halyard: Diameter 1/8''
Genoa/Jib Halyard: Diameter 1/8''
Spinnaker Halyard: Diameter 5/32''/3/16''
Top Lift: Diameter 3/16''
Main Sheet: Diameter 9/32''/5/16''
Genoa/Jib Sheet: Diameter 1/4''/9/32''/5/16''
Spinnaker Sheet: Diameter 3/16''/1/4''/9/32''
Spinnaker Guy: Diameter 5/32''/3/16''

Material and Performance: The document lists various rope types such as V-Core, D-Core, and Ultraneema, with their respective weights and breaking strengths in both metric (kg) and imperial (lb) units. The data is organized by diameter and includes performance metrics like breaking strength and weight per meter or foot.

Key Observations:

Ropes are categorized by their application and material type, with specific diameters recommended for each use.
Breaking strength varies significantly across different rope types and diameters, indicating suitability for various load requirements.
The document provides a comprehensive guide for selecting the appropriate rope based on application, diameter, and strength requirements.

Olympic Line

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