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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Marc St Louis on February 27, 2018, 07:54:04 am

Title: Braided Dyneema
Post by: Marc St Louis on February 27, 2018, 07:54:04 am

I was surfing the big auction site for string a month ago when I came across this being auctioned off

(https://i.imgur.com/FCcd5Ix.jpg)

Price was good and I thought I could make use of it so I bid on it, turns out nobody else was interested.  Took awhile to get here, it was located in China.  It's 20' long, almost 1/4" in diameter and rated at 2.5 tons break strength, works for me.  The pull rope on my old firewood hauling snow machine is getting pretty worn and I figure it's not likely to break if I replace it with this plus it will last forever.

Title: Re: Braided Dyneema
Post by: Zuma on February 27, 2018, 08:10:33 am

Now that's novel. Bidding a auction in China and getting what you bid for at a good price.
Not to mention shipping. Ups and FedX screw up all my local stuff LOL
I hope it's not toxic like all the kids toys they sent over here.
I am sure you will put it to good use.
Zuma

Title: Re: Braided Dyneema
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 27, 2018, 11:40:24 am

That stuff is incredibly strong. My brother in law bought a large roll of Amsteel Blue, 3/16". I believe its around #1200 break strength. We hang our hammocks with it. He made me an adjustable tiller string with it that will last my lifetime, with zero maintenance.

Title: Re: Braided Dyneema
Post by: osage outlaw on February 27, 2018, 12:07:08 pm

They are using it for winch cables now.  I've browsed some of it on the big auction site.

Title: Re: Braided Dyneema
Post by: Zuma on February 27, 2018, 06:53:15 pm

Does any one know the material make -up? Nylon?
Zuma