I still use the orginal Dyneema cordage (launched back in the late 1990's). The kind with a tough very finely braid outer core and an inner core of very loosely braided dyneema fibres. Not the D12 or whatever line with a nice braid.

Simply put the kind of line I use (very tough, UV/abbrasion resistant and inexpensive) is of the kind that simply can not be spliced. Was a good choice; I had line left over from 1998 when I first tried it on my Prindle 18 and the current lines have survived since 2004. Although my boat did stay in storage last season. Otherwise boat lives on the beach 6 months per year in sand, sun and salt.

In short, this type of line has proven itself and I'm not switching !

Wouter

Last edited by Wouter; 03/22/10 03:39 PM.

Wouter Hijink
Formula 16 NED 243 (one-off; homebuild)
The Netherlands