The line that Colligo sells is hardened and less pliable than normal Dyneema, so bends are more of an issue with their material.
Joel Sent from my iPad On Aug 11, 2012, at 9:11 AM, Chuck S <cscheaf...@comcast.net> wrote: Amsteel I talked to the Colligo designer who tests Amsteel to breakdown, and he said the line breaks where it is bent too tightly around a fitting. His deadeye fittings provide a large enough diameter to prevent point loading. My luggage tag attachments at the turnbuckles should be the first place for concern because the diameter is the smallest there. So far, I don't see any signs of change after 3 seasons. But I'll keep an eye on that part of the line. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ ------------------------------ *From: *"Wally Bryant" <w...@wbryant.com> *To: *cnc-list@cnc-list.com *Sent: *Saturday, August 11, 2012 8:06:29 AM *Subject: *Re: Stus-List Life lines Joel wrote: > The big unknown is how quickly the synthetic lines degrade from UV. CS > Johnson says the line should be replaced every 3 years. Sounds ridiculous! I'm amazed at how tough Amsteel is. I had a 4 foot piece of 1/8" Amsteel left over from my jack lines (I threaded it inside tubular dacron webbing) so I used it up at the bow to lash my anchor shank down. After three years of constant UV exposure and incredible chafe from having a couple hundred feet of chain rolling over it all the time, it's still strong and serviceable. Wal _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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