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MTwakeRaiderz Ollie
Joined: 15 Mar 2006 Posts: 88 City: The BORO, m10
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CGA PFD Backside 180
Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 706 City: the "scene"
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Posted: Jul 18, 2007 10:44 am Post subject: |
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dont think its strong enough, although, I wish my bullet line came in olive drab. _________________
The Kid wrote: | However, I like to see skateboarding on water, not wakeboarding in shoes. |
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stev-oh Backside 180
Joined: 15 Jan 2007 Posts: 567 City: Miami
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Jholiday Kickflip
Joined: 27 Oct 2005 Posts: 2530 City: Tampa/Riverview
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Posted: Jul 18, 2007 11:37 am Post subject: |
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would that parachute cord stretch??? if not im gonna buy some....good find _________________ http://vergewakeskates.com/ |
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JB_CANSKATE Backside 180
Joined: 06 Jul 2004 Posts: 1622 City: Markham, Ontario
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Posted: Jul 18, 2007 1:53 pm Post subject: |
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cenflskate Thats wjhat I thought Immediately. Would you get wickedbad Whiplash if the ropes of a parachute didn't stretch a little? I've never been skydiving....but very soon |
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JeffKnox Backside 180
Joined: 09 Apr 2007 Posts: 2044 City: Jacksonville/Gainesville
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Posted: Jul 18, 2007 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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550 isnt strong enough .... you really want at least 1000 pounds breaking stregnth _________________ PAVT since '05/'06 |
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MTwakeRaiderz Ollie
Joined: 15 Mar 2006 Posts: 88 City: The BORO, m10
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Posted: Jul 20, 2007 7:20 am Post subject: |
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1/8" Amsteel - Foot
12-Strand Braided Rope
Samson Rope 1/8" Amsteel is a non-rotational rope that yields extremely high strength and low stretch.
Features:
Flexible
Spliceable
Resists flex-fatigue
Resist abrasion
Order #: 16419
Mfg #: AMRAMSTL18
Size: 1/8"
Unit of Measurement: Foot
Price Per Foot: $0.22
Ships In: 24 hours
They will give you a slight discount for the whole spool: 600ft.
I ordered the whole thing shipped for around $135
TECH SPECS:
AMSTEEL Product Code:870
A 12-Strand braided rope using Dyneema® fiber with our proprietary Samthane urethane coating. AmSteel is a non-rotational rope that yields extremely high strength and low stretch; equivalent to wire rope with only 1/7 the weight. In addition, the product is flexible, spliceable, and resists flex-fatigue and abrasion. Standard color: gray. *Size 7/64" changes from 12-strand to 8-strand construction.
FEATURES:
Equivalent strength stretch properties of wire
Extremely light
Highly abrasion resistant
Class 2 12-Strand splice
Easily spliced (much like 12-Strand hollow braid ski rope)
Extremely light weight
Floats-will not absorb water
Extremely low stretch
Outlasts wire rope
Non-rotational
Excellent wear characteristics
Spliceable, easily inspected
Flexible
Spliceable
Resists flex-fatigue and abrasion
APPLICATIONS:
Competition Grade Running Rigging
Kite/Wakeboard/Waterski Lines
Trawl and Bridle Lines
Wire Replacement - Non Jacketed
High Performance Tug Lines
Pulling and Stringing Lines
Rodeo/Rigging/Utility
Low Stretch Support Lines (Wire Replacement)
Horizontal Lifelines
Wire Replacement Ropes
• Specific Gravity...
0.98
• Elastic Elongation...
At % break strength
10% 20% 30%
0.46% 0.7% 0.96%
Rope stabilized from 200D2. Ropes cycled 50 times at each percent of average break strength.
INCH 1/8
MM 3
LBS/100 FT 0.5
KG/100M 0.74
SAMSON AVERAGE STRENGTH 2100 LBS
SAMSON AVG STRENGTH 950 KG
SAMSON MIN STRENGTH 1900 LBS
SAMSON MIN STRENGTH 860 KG |
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Norcalz71 Ollie
Joined: 21 Mar 2005 Posts: 88 City: Benicia/SLO
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Posted: Jul 23, 2007 5:00 pm Post subject: |
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MTwake, how has the amsteel worked? does it actually float well? thats the main drawback to my radioworks 1/8" line right now.
thanks |
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MTwakeRaiderz Ollie
Joined: 15 Mar 2006 Posts: 88 City: The BORO, m10
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Posted: Jul 23, 2007 10:29 pm Post subject: |
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I haven't got it yet. I will let you know when I get a chance to use it. My frame is getting powder-coated so the iWinch is out of commission for a week or so. Did the radio works claim to float? The lady told me that she has had about 8 orders from winchers this summer alone. It's a great price and a durable strech-free rope. I am excited. |
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Norcalz71 Ollie
Joined: 21 Mar 2005 Posts: 88 City: Benicia/SLO
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Posted: Jul 23, 2007 10:34 pm Post subject: |
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radio works doesnt float but it didnt claim to either, i wasnt sure how big of a deal that would be when i ordered it, but IMO, its huge now that ive used it a bunch. its a good rope for the money, but i for sure want to hear how the amsteel does, if it floats and works well, im all over it. im currently tryin to figure out a new frame design (alum) and also work on hopping up my 6.5hp knock off right now. |
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SamHill Frontside 180
Joined: 17 Sep 2003 Posts: 420 City: Lacey
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Posted: Jul 23, 2007 10:48 pm Post subject: |
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Parachute cord is pretty darn strong, but it does have lots of stretch. |
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t-rex Backside 180
Joined: 24 Jun 2007 Posts: 2007 City: Denver
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Posted: Jul 23, 2007 11:45 pm Post subject: |
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PARACHUTE CORD WILL NOT WORK.
I'M IN THE MILITARY AND I TOOK 1000' FROM WORK AND USED IT. IT BROKE IMMEDIATELY.
not strong enough, it works on parachutes cause there are 16 lines that hold you to your chute. winching just used one.
DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY, besides i can get PLENTY of it for free. _________________
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MTwakeRaiderz Ollie
Joined: 15 Mar 2006 Posts: 88 City: The BORO, m10
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Posted: Jul 24, 2007 9:49 am Post subject: |
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[Norcalz71]
The winch I just recently finished has an all aluminum frame. My intention was to polish it and get it clear powder-coated, but after all the damn work I have been through, I said F*it and I am just doing a color. It would have taken me a million years to polish all the imperfections away. It's still really light for a 9HP. |
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MTwakeRaiderz Ollie
Joined: 15 Mar 2006 Posts: 88 City: The BORO, m10
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Posted: Aug 02, 2007 10:36 am Post subject: |
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I just got my AmSteel last night. My frame is still being powder coated but Im hoping to have it back and running by mid-next week. Will let everyone know how the 1/8" amsteel holds up for a 195lb fatty. haha. |
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Norcalz71 Ollie
Joined: 21 Mar 2005 Posts: 88 City: Benicia/SLO
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Posted: Aug 02, 2007 1:52 pm Post subject: |
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sweet, let us know man hopefully it works out for you. what setup are you running engine and clutch/tranny wise? |
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Norcalz71 Ollie
Joined: 21 Mar 2005 Posts: 88 City: Benicia/SLO
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Posted: Aug 21, 2007 4:38 pm Post subject: |
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MT any updates on the amsteel? |
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MTwakeRaiderz Ollie
Joined: 15 Mar 2006 Posts: 88 City: The BORO, m10
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Posted: Aug 22, 2007 10:41 am Post subject: |
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oh yeah. sorry. I just put my winch back together the other day. the rope is amazing. I ran it all out and swam out into the lake - did a deepwater start with 600 ft out and it didnt stretch an inch. also floats perfectly. i would recommend picking some up. |
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Mr. Top Hat Dead
Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Posts: 5818
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Posted: Aug 22, 2007 12:03 pm Post subject: |
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i <3 my amsteel rope. |
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Norcalz71 Ollie
Joined: 21 Mar 2005 Posts: 88 City: Benicia/SLO
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Posted: Aug 22, 2007 12:19 pm Post subject: |
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right on sounds like a purchase is in my future, where did you order from ? |
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