Electropolished 316 stainless steel. Running Back style has a stainless bail rather than a swage end, to accept Dyneema or other rope for a running backstay.

*Running Back style has a stainless bail rather than a swage end to accept Spectra or other rope for a running backstay.

• Style: Swage
• Material: Electropolished Type 316 stainless steel
• Configuration: T-ball swage
• Safe Working Load: 40% of wire breaking strength

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