| Size |
Weight |
Strength |
| Inch |
mm |
lbs/100' |
kg/100M |
lbs |
kg |
| 3/16" |
5 |
1.3 |
1.9 |
1,200 |
540 |
| 1/4" |
6 |
2.3 |
3.4 |
2,200 |
1,000 |
| 5/16" |
8 |
3.3 |
4.9 |
3,300 |
1,500 |
| 3/8" |
9 |
4.3 |
6.4 |
4,400 |
2,000 |
| 7/16" |
11 |
6.4 |
9.5 |
5,800 |
2,600 |
| 1/2" |
12 |
8.2 |
12.2 |
8,300 |
3,800 |
|
Samson XLS Yacht Braid is our most popular family of polyester double braids.
Cruising sailors who desire optimal performance will apprciate this low-stretch
construction, its smooth rendering, and long service life.
XLS comes in solid color, white with tracers, and solid white.
Construction: Double braid
Cover: 16-strand polyester with 3-ends per carrier
Core: Polyester
Splicing: Class I Double Braid Splice
Specific Gravity: 1.38
Features:
- Outstanding abrasion resistance.
- Less stretch than LS Yacht Braid.
- Heavier cover than LS Yacht Braid.
- Highest strength double braid polyester rope.
- Class I Double Braid.
Applications:
- Recreational Running Rigging.
- Halters/Headgear.
- Leads/Longelines/Mecates.
- Rodeo/Rigging/Utility. |