Spinnaker Sheets for a 30 Footer

[Pokey uh da LBC]

After speeking with Rod Vela, I ordered 124 feet of  9mm Robline Coppa 5000. It has an SK78 core like the competition, but the Coppa 5000's technora cover seems a step up from Endura and warpspeed II. It's also a few cents cheaper.

Any downsides to this line?

 

[mgs]

After speeking with Rod Vela, I ordered 124 feet of  9mm Robline Coppa 5000. It has an SK78 core like the competition, but the Coppa 5000's technora cover seems a step up from Endura and warpspeed II. It's also a few cents cheaper.

Any downsides to this line?

Aren’t aramids heavy when wet? I suppose polyester is as well so maybe not a big deal…

 

[slug zitski]

After speeking with Rod Vela, I ordered 124 feet of  9mm Robline Coppa 5000. It has an SK78 core like the competition, but the Coppa 5000's technora cover seems a step up from Endura and warpspeed II. It's also a few cents cheaper.

Any downsides to this line?

As far as I know technora is used in covers to prevent  cover  burn from winch friction 

this is not an issue on a small boat 

sounds like overkill 

 

[Irrational 14]

After speeking with Rod Vela, I ordered 124 feet of  9mm Robline Coppa 5000. It has an SK78 core like the competition, but the Coppa 5000's technora cover seems a step up from Endura and warpspeed II. It's also a few cents cheaper.

Any downsides to this line?

The Coppa 5000 is good. It's down a notch from Endura mainly because of the cover. It's a looser braid so easier to splice and bury however it's also  prone to snagging anything and pulling a weave. Cover those ring dings well.

 

[Irrational 14]

Pokey - my mistake. I was thinking of another Robline... That 5000 is better. In fact the braid is tighter than Endura. I have it on some control lines including my vang. Three years now w/UV exposure and still looking good.

 

[Pokey uh da LBC]

Pokey - my mistake. I was thinking of another Robline... That 5000 is better. In fact the braid is tighter than Endura. I have it on some control lines including my vang. Three years now w/UV exposure and still looking good.

I like this answer better...

 

[Irrational 14]

As far as I know technora is used in covers to prevent  cover  burn from winch friction 

this is not an issue on a small boat 

sounds like overkill 

There is also Ratchet Block friction. Doesn't matter what size of boat if you're rippin with some pressure.

On my 14, we burn thru 2 mainsheets and at least one set of kite sheets a season. This includes Technora shelled premium ropes.

 

[Pokey uh da LBC]

The boat's in San Pedro, where typical Wednesdays see mid teens to low twenties on the first run from 88. And the sheets do the better part of a 180 around a ratchet block. So hopefully the technora will help.

 

[silent bob]

The boat's in San Pedro, where typical Wednesdays see mid teens to low twenties on the first run from 88. And the sheets do the better part of a 180 around a ratchet block. So hopefully the technora will help.

About 750 sq/ft symmetrical spinnaker, I think that you'll be fine for a few years with your new strings!  My similar strings are going on 10 years.  Might recoat the bare Dyneema with some Yale Maxijacket this spring. 

 

[Rodfavela]

Robline Admiral 5000 8mm, very budget friendly. Great line. Strippable.