10 - Backstay (runner)

Depending on your sailing boat, there are two different situations:

1) The actual backstay takes the total load without gear. These lines should have high strength low elongation. A single braided Dyneema® SK78 (our D-core) or SK99 is recommended. We also have this rope with extra grip: D-grip.

2) Control lines that run through blocks, with a gear ratio e.g. 1:4 provide less rope tension and less influence of rope elongation. For dinghies we recommend our SSR, SSR light or D-Cup Kmix.

7 Items

  1. Dinghy Race Grip
    SKU: PRR417

    Application: Sheet, Control line

    This rope is a single braid 16 strands mix from Dyneema SK78 and Cordura. High performance rope specially made for control lines and dinghy sheets. Provides superior grip, low elongation, high strength, very soft and does not knick. Also known as swiftcord.

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    €2.25 €2.25
  2. D-Control
    SKU: PRR411

    Application: Control line

    D-Control is an excellent trim line for dinghy sailors. Economic high-performance rope made from Dyneema® fibers and a polyester cover. High strength, low elongation and good abrasion resistance.

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    €1.40 €1.40
  3. S Cup
    SKU: PRR330

    Application: Halyard, Sheet, Control line

    This high quality performance regatta rope, has a Stirotex grade 12 coated core and 24 braid HT Polyester cover. Features: Suitable for splicing and tapering, very low stretch, light weight, great durability, stronger than steel. Especially suitable for halyards and sheets.

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    €1.05 €1.05
  4. Cruiser XTS
    SKU: PRR220

    Application: Halyard, Sheet, Control line

    This rope has a top quality high tenacity polyester core combined with a smoothly braided polyester cover. This rope will ensure excellent grip and makes it ideal for halyards/ sheets and control lines.

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    €0.79 €0.79
  5. DX Trim
    SKU: PRR410

    Application: Dinghy halyard, Control line

    DX Trim is a high performance rope with Dyneema® fibers for dinghy sailors. Very stiff and round line with a great durability.

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    From €0.75 €0.75
  6. DX Cup
    SKU: PRR430

    Application: Halyard, Sheet, Control line

    This top quality high performance regatta rope, has a core made of coated Dyneema® SK78 fibers and 24 braid HT Polyester cover. Features: Suitable for splicing and tapering, very low stretch, light weight, great durability. Excellent for halyards.

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    €2.90 €2.90
  7. DX Core Grip
    SKU: PRR455

    Application: Control line

    The strength of Dyneema® fibers but with great grip! Normal Dyneema® fibers are very strong but also very slippery. We now offer DX Core Grip, a rope made with SK78 Dyneema® fibers with a Cordura grip fiber. Great for tapered spinnaker sheets or lock-in halyards.

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    €3.05 €3.05
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