Recreational Running Rigging
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Where people and technology make the difference Chances are you have seen Samson synthetic lines at work all around you. For more than 130 years, Samson has led the way in developing high-performance cordage products to meet the most demanding applications in the world. The running rigging you select for your boat carries the legacy of our experience in industries as diverse as commercial marine, safety and rescue, arborist, utilities, even the space program. So where's the advantage for you? When you buy Samson, you are getting a lot more than a rope. We call our all-inclusive package of...

Choosing the best line for the job Assess your sailing, determine the loads, select the best rope for the job So many different ropes—need a little help choosing? Samson offers 20 different ropes specifically for use as running rigging. Each is engineered to perform superbly under a particular set of circumstances. The choice may seem intimidating. Armed with a little knowledge, and an accurate assessment of your sailing needs and what you expect from your lines, the choice becomes a lot more obvious. Photo © Sharon Green / Ultimate Sailing Choose the rope based on an accurate assessment of...

Guide to Running Rigging Single braids are ropes designed without a separate core. Samson manufactures a wide variety of single braids. For sailing applications, the most common single braid is a 12-strand line. Where necessary or desired, covers can be added to single braids to protect them from exposure to heat, abrasion, or cutting while in use. Samson manufactures Samson Ice and Flavored Ice for this specific purpose. This is a specialty cover where Vectran® and PBO fibers are blended to provide enhanced heat Alternately, a sailor may opt to strip the cover from a double braid in order...

APPLICATIONS: Halyards Mainsheets Spinnaker Sheets Jib/Genoa Sheets I Spinnaker Guys Control Lines Core-dependent double braid Samthane coating that matches the tracer color Double Braid Class II A great strength-weight-stretch profile (high strength, low stretch, and very low weight) makes WarpSpeed® the high-performance racer's choice for double braid ropes. The strength member in this double braid is 100% Dyneema® fiber. The cover is a flexible 24-strand polyester that provides good handling, excellent performance in stoppers and clutches, and enhanced abrasion resistance. The cover can...

Class II APPLICATIONS: Halyards I Control Lines I Reef Lines I Running Backs Trapeze Lines Lifelines I Davits A high-performance 12-strand single braid of 100% Dyneema® fiber, AmSteel?Blue yields the maximum strength-to-weight ratio, very low stretch, and is stronger than the same sized wire rope — yet it floats. It's the highest strength single braid Samson makes. Samthane coating enhances its already high abrasion and cut resistance. Adding a cover is recommended for areas controlled by winch or rope clutches. AmSteelçBlue is available in blue, black, gray, red, > Size for size, the same...

APPLICATIONS: Halyards Control Lines Reef Lines Running Backs Trapeze Lines I Lifelines I Davits All the strengths shown in this catalog are measured on spliced ropes. The strength you see is what you get as long as your termination splices are performed properly. absorb water > Wire rope replacement SPECIFIC GRAVITYO.m (floats) This efficient 12-strand construction of Samthane-coated Dyneema® fiber makes AmSteel® an economical alternative to AmSteel®Blue. AmSteel® is a non-rotational rope that yields high strength and low stretch: equivalent to wire rope with one-seventh the weight. In...

Class II APPLICATIONS: Halyards Mainsheets Spinnaker Sheets Jib/Genoa Sheets Control Unes Designed for the club racer, but also suitable for the performance-oriented cruiser, MLX is a new double braid construction that incorporates a first-of-its-kind core with The unique core is a blend of a new and exclusive fiber, Innegra-S, a high modulus polypropylene (HMPP), and Dyneemaf a high modulus polyethylene (HMPE). Innegra-S is available to the rope industry only through Samson, and provides a bridge between the performance characteristics and price tags of traditional synthetic fibers, such...

APPLICATIONS: Halyards Mainsheets Spinnaker Sheets Jib/Genoa Sheets Spinnaker Guys Control Lines Look for chafing at your have smooth fittings aloft to minimize wear High strength double braid Dyneema® fibers with Samthane coating Double Braid Class II Validator SKB is the strongest in Samson's Validator series, blending the high strength and low stretch of Dyneema® fiber with the exceptionally low creep properties of Vectran® fiber. The 24-strand polyester cover provides excellent abrasion resistance and performance Validator SKB is blue with tracers and matching cores in white, red, or...

DB DOUBLE BRAID CONSTRUCTION Product Code: 447 Class II APPLICATIONS: Halyards | Mainsheets | Jib/Genoa Sheets | Spinnaker Guys | Control Lines ® A 100% Vectran-fiber core gives Validator II both very high strength and exceptionally low creep in static load applications. The 24-strand polyester cover protects the core from abrasion and handles easily while performing well on winches and in stoppers. Validator II is gray, with tracers and matching cores in black, red, blue, and green. SPECIFICATIONS Size Diameter INCHES 3/16 in. 1/4 in. 5/16 in. 3/8 in. 7/16 in. 1/2 in. 9/16 in. 5/8 in. 3/4...

Lightning Rope APPLICATIONS: Halyards I Control Lines I Running Backs I Trapeze Lines Adding covers to prevent chafe where lines are held life of your lines. Check weight ratio This 12-strand construction blends Vectran® and Dyneema® fibers into a reliable, lightweight line with very low stretch and exceptionally low creep. It's great for use where static loads are anticipated Lightning Rope is available in black, red, blue, APPLICATIONS: Halyards Mainsheets Spinnaker Sheets Jib/Genoa Sheets Spinnaker Guys Control Lines > Works well around Core-dependent double braid 100% Technora® fiber...