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| Author: | ECU_Sailor [ Tue Aug 03, 2010 8:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Hey could I use 3.8 mm for my tramp lacing?? |
What do you guys think? I am looking for something that at the very least does not have a polypropolene cover. That way the cover will not break down due to exposure to the sun. Could I use the New England Ropes Spyderline that is 3.8 mm in diameter? I really like cool factor of the line that is seen in this lace instruction. https://www.hobiecat.com/support/tech/14-16lace.html Any idea what kind of line was used?? |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Tue Aug 03, 2010 8:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hey could I use 3.8 mm for my tramp lacing?? |
That is the stock standard line now. We get line "kits" from Australia. I'm not even sure of the type or diameter, but 3.8 mm would be fine. I think our line is under 3.2 |
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| Author: | ECU_Sailor [ Wed Aug 04, 2010 4:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hey could I use 3.8 mm for my tramp lacing?? |
Thanks for the info Matt. I looked in the catalog and all I saw was shockcord. I'm guessing you guys don't sell your line through the catalog. Have a good one and thanks again for your response. Scott |
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| Author: | sharkfeed2000 [ Wed Aug 04, 2010 8:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hey could I use 3.8 mm for my tramp lacing?? |
Why dosent Hobie USA and its dealers sale the new style line that is sold with the new boats. they only carry the standard 1/4 and 3/16 low stretch, and soft spun. as line on new boats wear , sailors want to replace with same new line. plus other sailors want to UP grade to new stuff. |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Wed Aug 04, 2010 8:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hey could I use 3.8 mm for my tramp lacing?? |
Good question... The line come from our Aussie factory. The contract for line kit pre-cut. We just have not connected with the source for bulk line to sell in the US. Maybe next catalog. |
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| Author: | ECU_Sailor [ Wed Aug 04, 2010 10:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hey could I use 3.8 mm for my tramp lacing?? |
As long as its competitively priced, I believe people favor hobie replacement parts over what is out in the market place. Especially if you could get new lines branded with the Hobie H style logo somehow repeating in the cover. People would buy that, and it would reinforce branding of the Hobie name!!  All that advice for free since you have given me a free consult!!
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| Author: | ECU_Sailor [ Wed Aug 04, 2010 10:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hey could I use 3.8 mm for my tramp lacing?? |
I'm not saying get into the line business, but to contract with someone who already makes your line. |
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