Originally Posted by Smiths_Cat
I use as well a loop of 3mm double braided dynemma with a plastic ball at the end. It certainly holds more than 500kg and you can open it with gloves.


I had 4mm dynemma (single braid) spliced around the boom bail (where the upper blocks attach) and it lasted 3 sails before it broke from the rubbing. Next time i will have to use a shackle on the bail.. but i felt that kind defeated the puropose... granted the bail is not smooth.. its a flat piece of stainless...