I race sport boats (mono slugs w/BIG A spin's) and cats.... On many many many of the performance monohulls the standard wire backstays are replaced with spec 12 or V-12 line. These things support a whole heck of a lot more weight than our trap wires ever do.... If that line fails then falling in the water is the least of your problems. The stick hitting you on the head while it falls is what you have to watch out for. Those boats don't get babied very much. I have a friend who has a spec 12 backstay on his boat, it's been on there for 3 years... no problems yet. The whole reason for the lince replacement is less windage and weight aloft... I'd do it if I had the choice. Just some data: 1/8" 7*19 wire = 1760 lb break strength, V-12 3mm = 1900 lb, 1/8" spec 12 = 1900 lb. ~same strenght... less weight... can cut and replaced easier than wire... it also gives more flexability in adjustment.. just cut to suit you... if you run more rake, no more ordering special wires.
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<br>my 2 cents
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<br>Will<br><br>