3mm Marlow Excel D12 Dyneema SK78 Rope
D12 99 is characterised by it’s very high strength, light weight, low stretch and high strength making it an ideal rope for the replacement of steel wire. Strength for strength, D12 is 8 times lighter than an equivalent steel wire rope.
Marlow D12 SK99 dyneema rope is popular with dinghy sailors and comes in a 12 strand construction which is easy to splice.
Marlow’s ArmourCoat coating as standard which increases abrasion resistance and its coefficient of friction.
Perfect for:
- Purchase systems
- Primary Control lines for Outhauls and Downhauls
- Backstays
- Kickers and vang systems.
The dyneema rope is also very popular among Catamaran sailors for kite pole bridals.
Marlow D12 SK99 dyneema rope in 3mm has an average breaking strain of 1180kg.
D12 SK99 Dyneema Benefits
- Very strong
- Minimal stretch and creep – keeps rig taught and perfectly set
- Marlow ArmourCoat, increases the life of the rope by reducing UV and abrasion fatigue.
- Does not absorb water so floats and remains light weight when sailing.
- Quick and easy to splice, less time preparing the boat more time on the water.
- Excellent Abrasion Resistance
How to create a locking splice
https://youtu.be/wMBG-Lvmh0k