Low-stretch, light weight, no moisture absorption, no creep

White: White T-900 is a high-tech double braid line with a polyester cover and a Technora/Dyneema SK-75 core. More than twice as strong as regular polyester braid, it’s a great choice for any low-stretch application including afterguys, genoa sheets, halyards, spinnaker sheets, running backstays. Also great for halyards on large cruising boats. The Technora/Dyneema core combines the best of both fibers: durability, light weight, no moisture absorption, no creep. Extremely strong, low stretch, and durable. Stretch: 0.8% at 15% of breaking strength.

Choose red, blue, or green flecks with a fine red and blue tracer: The same low-stretch properties as white T-900. Choose red, blue, or green flecks with a fine red and blue tracer. Polyester cover, Technora-Dyneema SK-75 core. Stretch: 0.8% at 15% of breaking strength.

• Best Use: High-performance color-coded afterguys, genoa sheets, halyards, mainsheets, running backstays
• Construction: Double Braid
• Core Fiber/Construction: Technora-Dyneema SK-75 braid
• Cover Fiber/Construction: Braided polyester
• Stretch: 0.8% at 15% of breaking strength

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