I used low stretch Dyneema Core around 3-4mm.
My tramp is drum tight
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| Author: | greensnopro [ Thu Oct 08, 2015 4:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | tramp lace type |
So I just wanted to get some input on what you use and why before I buy the new tramp and lacing, Bungee type lacing? or regular rope type? or what? |
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| Author: | waheed [ Thu Oct 08, 2015 8:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tramp lace type |
I used low stretch Dyneema Core around 3-4mm. My tramp is drum tight
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| Author: | MBounds [ Fri Oct 09, 2015 8:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tramp lace type |
waheed wrote: I used low stretch Dyneema Core around 3-4mm. My tramp is drum tight What he said. Don't use bungee. Smaller is better, although at some point the lacings are like little wires that catch your feet. 3 to 4 mm is best. |
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| Author: | Leigh [ Tue Nov 03, 2015 8:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tramp lace type |
Not to pile on but I agree that Dyneema line is incredible stuff for this application. In 1/8" diameter, it has a breaking strength of 2500 pounds with no stretch. It also has a slippery exterior that makes it easier to pull tight in the grommets. There is so much extra space in the grommets that I also lace a 1/4" bungee cord down the center and rear strips to provide a clean way to attach my righting bag, paddle, jackets, water bottles, and similar stuff without cluttering up the tramp. |
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| Author: | sxrracer [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 6:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tramp lace type |
can yall post links to this line. |
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| Author: | MBounds [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 8:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tramp lace type |
sxrracer wrote: can yall post links to this line. Dyneema is the brand name of a type of material, like Dacron or Kevlar. You won't find a line called that because that's what the line is made of, not the brand name of the line. Probably the most common brand of line made from Dyneema is Samson's Amsteel. You can find it pretty much anywhere marine line is sold - West Marine, APS, etc. |
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| Author: | coralreefer [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 8:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tramp lace type |
I used FSE Robline - Dinghy Control Line, comes in lots of colors and sizes. http://www.westmarine.com/buy/fse-robli ... 71_002_518 http://www.apsltd.com/dinghy-control-li ... 4mm-7.html |
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| Author: | Leigh [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 11:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tramp lace type |
The Dyneema line that I was referring to is the simple single braid line like these two: http://www.westmarine.com/buy/samson-ro ... P014895700 http://www.westmarine.com/buy/new-engla ... P012357679 These are bare Dyneema ropes without any cover and are very inexpensive ($.46-$.54/foot for 1/8"). The knock on bare Dyneema is that it is very slippery, which makes it hard to hold and even harder to tie knots in that will hold. But when used for tramp lacing, the slippery exterior is an advantage because it makes it easier to tension the rope in the grommets. I have not had any problems getting my knots to hold on the tramp using either a bowline or a couple half hitches. The FSE Dingy Control line that coralreefer mentioned will work fine but it has a braided polyester cover. I actually use that same rope in 3/16" diameter for my jib traveler and trapeze lines. I love it but definitely prefer the bare Dyneema for the tramp. |
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| Author: | sxrracer [ Thu Dec 31, 2015 12:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tramp lace type |
http://www.apsltd.com/excel-racing-4mm-5-32-in.html How would this work. Thinking about the yellow. |
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| Author: | ronholm [ Thu Dec 31, 2015 2:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tramp lace type |
I use amsteel blue. it slides right through the grommets making it VERY easy to get things as tight as you could possibly want, and stretches very, very little... And it is soft... |
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| Author: | sxrracer [ Thu Dec 31, 2015 7:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tramp lace type |
Wish they made it in yellow |
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| Author: | MVD [ Thu Dec 31, 2015 7:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tramp lace type |
Ditto on Amsteel Blue. Despite its name, Amsteel Blue comes in several colors to include yellow. Check it out on the APS site. |
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| Author: | MBounds [ Fri Jan 01, 2016 7:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tramp lace type |
sxrracer wrote: http://www.apsltd.com/excel-racing-4mm-5-32-in.html While the picture shows yellow, the only colors currently available are red, blue, green and purple.How would this work. Thinking about the yellow. That line is also rather stiff to use in this application. The Dacron cover doesn't slide through the grommets easily. 5 mm Yale Vectrus comes in gold (it's also a Dyneema single braid, like Amsteel). You could downsize from that (to 3 mm), but the lacings end up being like cheese cutters - hard on the feet/hands. 
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| Author: | sxrracer [ Wed Jan 06, 2016 1:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tramp lace type |
MBounds wrote: sxrracer wrote: http://www.apsltd.com/excel-racing-4mm-5-32-in.html While the picture shows yellow, the only colors currently available are red, blue, green and purple.How would this work. Thinking about the yellow. That line is also rather stiff to use in this application. The Dacron cover doesn't slide through the grommets easily. 5 mm Yale Vectrus comes in gold (it's also a Dyneema single braid, like Amsteel). You could downsize from that (to 3 mm), but the lacings end up being like cheese cutters - hard on the feet/hands. Yeah, Not wanting to fillet by heals!!!!!!!!! |
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