dyneema and kevlar standing rigging????

[mistral]

i'm thinking about re-rigging (shruod, forestays diamond and trapezes) my dinghy with aramidic fiber ropes instead of stainless steel wire. What do you think about it?? Is it a good idea??
My most serious doubt is about the long-period performance of dyneema. I've heard some rumors wich spoke about quick lack of strenght of dyneema exposed to UV-rays.......and I live in a very sunny island.......
Any experience about it?????

Thanx
Mistral

[dan coyle]

I did kevlar rope on my 110 sq ft rig, and it was fine, but I put it through a tight loop and would refasten it each time I setup, so it broke. I'm back to stainless.

At least you will be on the opposite side of the hull when the rig comes down.
Dan

[Ilan Voyager]

It works well. I've used it on my cats using kevlar rope. The kevlar is protected from the UV by a braided polyester. Kevlar DO NOT ACCEPT KNOTS or it will break. You have to sew over "eyes" in SSteel.
I think it will be the same with dyneema.

[mistral]

thanxs Ilan and Dan, that was exactly what i was thinking to do, sew the dyneema instead of making knots

fair wind
Mistral