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Rope and Accessories 567

Samson does NOT endorse the use of synthetic rope
in para-sailing applications

White Nylon Braided Rope XLS Yacht Braid
General Purpose Double-Braided Polyester Rope
Red and Green Mark Tracers

FIG 3469

Works exceptionally well in blocks or
on winches because it does not flat-
ten out under load. Has elasticity that FIG 8819
allows it to absorb sudden shocks.
Resists rot, abrasion, mildew, marine growth, gas and oil. Samson XLS Yacht Braid com-
Tensile Strength
No./Size MM Per Reel In Lbs. Reel bines low stretch, high strength
1/8"x500' 3 $53.20 400 500 ft. and abrasion resistance for critical
1/4"x100' 6 24.25 1250 100 ft. applications such as all rope halyards. XLS Yacht Braid fea-
tures a unique triple strand Extended Braid Geometry
1/4"x500' 6 110.35 1250 500 ft. which, while stretching slightly more than wire, provides for
5/16"x500' 8 181.05 1950 500 ft. extra low stretch, flexible halyards, sheets and guys, or
3/8"x500' 10 251.05 2500 500 ft.
wherever a low stretch line is needed. The double-braided
construction will not unlay or kink under load or with the
Double-Braid Nylon Anchor Line sudden release of load.
Black Tensile Strength
No./Size Per Reel in Lbs.
5/16"x500' $409.55 3,300
3/8"x500' 558.00 4,400
1/2"x500' 931.45 8,300
White Solid Braid Polyester Cord
Halyard and Lacing Line
FIG 9020 ROPE AND ACCESSORIES

Manufactured from 100% nylon, combining high strength and
good shock absorption. This premium, double-braid has deep, FIG 2160
full color that lasts. Excellent as dock lines, including various
commercial applications. Anchor lines are spliced with a stainless
steel thimble on one end and are heat-sealed on the other end. The best solid braid because it
Strength resists UV, stays flexible and
No./Size Each In Lbs. doesn't shrink or harden. It's
3/8"x100' $100.25 4900 ideal for small boat sheets and halyards, flag halyards, sail
3/8"x150' 150.60 4900 cover lacings, and life line netting. The most durable utility
1/2"x100' 154.30 8500 cord for boaters.
1/2"x150' 234.00 8500 No./Size Each Hank
1/2"x200' 322.85 8500 1/8"x50' $6.30
5/8"x200' 502.00 15,200 1/8"x1000' 106.80
5/8"x250' 646.80 15,200 3/16"x50' 11.00
Samson Splicing Kit Samson Pusher Samson Aluminum
Splicing Fids

FIG 8830

Fids are precision machined, are accurately
sized and will last a lifetime. Packaged in bag
with splicing instructions.
FIG 8823 FIG 8824 FID SIZE MUST MATCH DIAMETER OF LINE
Size Each Size Each
1/4" $9.30 5/8" $19.90
Everything you need to splice braided This tool pushes the fid and cover 5/16" 9.55 3/4" 26.50
line from 1/4" to 1/2". Contains alu- through center rope and vice versa. 3/8" 10.30 7/8" 31.70
minum fids, pusher, and instructions. No. Each Size Rope Size 7/16" 11.80 1" 39.80
$71.40 Each 2 $29.35 Large 5/8" to 1" 1/2" 13.30