A pre-stretched, all polyester line that's very useful for a wide range of dinghy and small keelboat applications. Low stretch, low water absorption and very easily handled.

• Best Use: Control lines and spinnaker halyards for dinghies and small keel boats
• Construction: Braided cover, parallel core
• Cover Fiber/Construction: 8-plait braided polyester
• Core Fiber/Construction: Parallel polyester
• Stretch: 2.3% at 15% breaking strength

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