Rope kits for Optimists
The Optimist is a hugely popular small boat for children. Premiumropes can deliver all the Optimist ropes needed for sailing. Every sailor has his own preferences. These are our suggestions for Optimist ropes. For lengths and diameters for Optimist ropes you can follow these guidelines :
| Optimist | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mtr | mm | Racer | Cruiser | |
| Sheet | 8 - 8,5 | 6 - 8 | DX Cup / DX Cup Grip / Dinghy Race Grip | Dinghy Race Grip Light / P Sheet |
| Vang | 1,2 | 4 - 6 | DX Cup Grip | D Control |
| Outhaul | 1,8 | 4 | DX Trim | D Control |
| Down sprit halyard | 1 | 3 - 4 | DX Core / VX Core | DX Trim |
| Upper sprit halyard | 1 | 3 - 4 | DX Trim | DX Trim |
| Lacing lines | 9 | 1 | DX Trim XS | DX Trim XS |
| Corner ties | 0,5 | 2 - 3 | DX Trim | DX Trim |
| Towing line | 8 | 8 - 10 | Floating Rescue Line | P Classic |
| Boom sprout | 1,8 | 2 - 3 | DX Core / VX Core | DX Trim |
