Dyneema whipping thread

Discussion in 'Sailboats' started by Stumble, Feb 12, 2012.

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  1. Earl Boebert
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    Earl Boebert Senior Member

    If this is the same UHMWPE/HMPE/HPPE that model yachtsmen know as "Spectra," you can get a lifetime supply economically from kite supply houses. The picture shows 2mm to show the braid; 1mm is also available.

    Cheers,

    Earl
     

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    Earl Boebert, Feb 17, 2012
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  2. die_dunkelheit
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    die_dunkelheit NA Student

    Not really what you're looking for, but an interesting find.. spectra thread
    Maybe keep a roll of it around to mend spectra or dyneema sails...
     
    die_dunkelheit, Feb 17, 2012
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  4. Stumble
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    Stumble Senior Member

    Spectra is actually a slightly modified, trade name of dyneema, thanks for the suggestion on the kite store, but I already bought a spool. But thanks anyway.
     
    Stumble, Feb 18, 2012
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