Regular XLS would be preferable to Extra T for sheets. Extra T is a better low stretch halyard line but tends to be rather stiff and holds a set when wrapped tight on a winch. Stretch isn’t as big an issue with jib and main sheets that get constantly adjusted. My $.02 as a Rope guy. Chuck Gilchrest
Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 22, 2018, at 11:23 AM, Thomas Delaney via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Hi listers, > > I'm planning on buying new sheets during the Defender Sale. We're a novice > club-racing boat most of the time, but also do short trips around western > long island sound. > > I've got old polyester core/cover sheets now, and will continue using them > with my cruising headsails, but I'm thinking of getting Samson XLS Extra-T in > the same diameter as i have now (3/8") to replace the mainsheet, and for my > racing headsails. Is there any other type of line I should consider before > pulling the trigger? > > Thanks, > Tom > > --- > Snow Goose > C&C 35-1 > City Island, NY > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and > every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
