Graham — the Eye Twist variant just puts a half twist in the web before
stitching the eye; the twist referred to in the list discussion means putting
twists in the body of the jackline before securing it, so that the twists stand
proud of the deck, making it easier to clip on. I’ve generally sailed with the
webbing flat on deck; less chance of tripping on it that way.
I would NOT suggest getting the Eye Twist variant, as I suspect it’s not as
strong as the standard Eye.
— Fred
Fred Street -- Minneapolis
S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^(
> On Mar 27, 2017, at 2:19 PM, Graham Young via CnC-List
> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
> Thank you all for the additional responses.
>
> I was interested in Dave's solution on his blog of using industrial sling
> material so I did a quick Google search for the same and came up with this:
>
> Nylon Slings, Lifting Straps, Nylon Lifting Slings & Web Slings
> <http://www.uscargocontrol.com/Lifting-Slings/Nylon-Lifting-Slings>
>
> They divide their load ratings into 3 types: Choker, Vertical, and Basket.
> I'm thinking that the Vertical load would be most similar to a sailing
> application. It appears they have a number of pre-made sizes, lengths, and
> loads, but will custom make a sling for you as well. The Type 3 Eye to Eye
> and the Type 4 Eye & Eye Twist (getting to the criteria on Dave's blog about
> how some feel a twist makes it easier to pick up) seem like they might have
> some promise? Thoughts?
>
>
>
> Nylon Slings, Lifting Straps, Nylon Lifting Slings & Web Slings
> no
> <http://www.uscargocontrol.com/Lifting-Slings/Nylon-Lifting-Slings>
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