wandrer 0 #1 March 6, 2004 can someone give me a clear breakdown of line sets dacron 525 lb. / 725 specrta / microline 320 kg what are the pros cons benifits down falls etc thanks for helpin the newbie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koz2000 1 #2 March 6, 2004 Dacron is the largest line with the best wear characteristics, it also has the most stretch and wind resistance. This is least desirable for HP canopies. Spectra and Mircoline are the same things. 725 refers to the strength of the line in lbs. These wear more quickly. However there is less stretch There are also vectran and HMA which are used on the x-braced canopies and some Icarus and Precision canopies.______________________________________________ - Does this small canopy make my balls look big? - J. Hayes - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linestretch 0 #3 March 7, 2004 also, spectra will shrink due to friction from the slider zipping down the lines, working the outer most lines the worst, and steering lines get worked from just steering. Vectran doesn't shrink, but won't last as long as spectra, and I'm sure it's more expensive.my pics & stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betzilla 56 #4 March 7, 2004 Quotespectra will shrink due to friction from the slider zipping down the lines, working the outer most lines the worst, and steering lines get worked from just steering. Vectran doesn't shrink, but won't last as long as spectra, and I'm sure it's more expensive. Nope -- same price (for practical purposes). We build linesets out of both, and sell them for the same price. But the rest of your post is right on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linestretch 0 #5 March 8, 2004 thanx brotha, good to know.my pics & stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
