Samson XLS3.
Cruising sailors who desire optimal performance will appreciate the low-stretch polyester construction, smooth rendering, and long life of the cover over a polyester core.
Technical Description
| Size Diameter | Weight Per 100 ft | Weight Per 100 m | Strength Average | Elastic Fitbess | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial | Metric | Imperial | Metric | Imperial | Metric | ||
| 3/16 in | 5 mm | 1.5 lb | 2.2 kg | 1,700 lb | 770 kg | 18,400 lb | 80 kn |
| 1/4 in | 6 mm | 2 lb | 3 kg | 2,400 lb | 1,100 lb | 25,800 lb | 110 kn |
| 5/16 in | 8 mm | 3.8 lb | 5.2 kg | 4,100 lb | 1,900 kg | 44,200 lb | 200 kn |
| 13/32 in | 10 mm | 5.2 lb | 7.7 kg | 6,300 lb | 2,900 kg | 68,100 lb | 300 kn |
| 1/2 in | 12 mm | 7.3 lb | 10.9 lb | 8,700 lb | 3,900 kg | 94,300 lb | 420 kn |
| 9/16 in | 14 mm | 9.8 lb | 14.6 kg | 11,700 lb | 5,300 kg | 126,000 lb | 560 kn |
| At Percent of break strength | ||
|---|---|---|
| 10% | 20% | 30% |
| Elastic Elongation | ||
| 1.30% | 2.23% | 3.16% |
Diameters have been recalibrated for accurate metric sizing.
- Manufacturer Product Code: 435.
- Easy to splice.
- Excellent abrasion resistance.
- Great value, utilizing learnings from our elite-level rope.
- Specific Gravity: 1.38.
- Fiber (Core/cover): Polyester / Polyester.
- Splice: Double Braid Class I.
- Applications: Cruising - Club Racer.