8 - Outhaul
There are typically two different situations:
1) Control lines that runs through blocks, with a gear ratio (e.g. 1:4) damping the effect of rope tension and elongation on sail trim. Here good grip, some flexibility are most important. The outhaul needs to be easy to manually handle.
2) Lines in systems, often taking the total load (so without gear). These lines should have higher strength and low elongation to ensure good a sail trim. The sail stays flat with increasing winds. Recreational sailors can use polyester.
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Cruiser XTSSKU: PRR220Application: Halyard, Sheet, Control line
This rope has a top quality high tenacity polyester core combined with a smoothy braided polyester cover. This rope will ensure excellent grip and makes it ideal for halyards/ sheets and control lines. Learn More€0.55 €0.45 -
DX TrimSKU: PRR410Application: 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. Learn MoreFrom €0.65 €0.54 -
Dinghy Race GripSKU: PRR417Application: 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. Learn More€2.00 €1.65