On 4/20/2021 9:08 PM, Grant Saviers wrote:
I wouldn't use Phillystran if there is any repeated bending such as
going over a pulley, although it is not clear what "lanyard" means.
AFAIK, a "lanyard" simply hangs something statically.
A "halyard" raises something and typically involves
going around 1 or more pulleys.
>
New England Ropes Sta-Set polyester is my favorite for low stretch,
durable, and easy to handle line for all kinds of uses beyond what it
did on my sailboat -(vangs, sheets, halyards, spinnaker pole guys). Now
gin pole hoists, temporary guys, multipart blocks, tower rigging, etc.
I was going to post a request on TT for a source of
"halyard" rope, but you have conveniently
answered my question. I see that the Sta-Set rope:
"sees little degradation from UV rays". Would
you say that agrees with your experience with it?
While we are on the subject of rope: I have noticed
that the current rope offerings from the big boxes and HF are
now truly dismal. Don't even bother going into those
places for antenna work.
73
Rick N6RK
Grant KZ1W
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