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Samson Trophy Braid
Manufacturer part #: 453 Trophy Braid 1/4
| Size Diameter | Weight Per 100 ft |
Weight Per 100 m |
Strength Average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American | Metric | American | Metric | ||
| 1/4 in | 6 mm | 1.8 lb | 2.7 kg | 1,400 lb | 640 kg |
| 5/16 in | 8 mm | 2.7 lb | 4 kg | 2,000 lb | 910 kg |
| 3/8 in | 9 mm | 3.6 lb | 5.4 kg | 3,000 lb | 1,400 kg |
| 7/16 in | 11 mm | 5.5 lb | 8.2 kg | 4,000 lb | 1,800 kg |
All strengths are for spliced ropes unless otherwise noted.
| 10% | 20% | 30% |
|---|---|---|
| 2.20% | 3.10% | 3.80% |
Trophy Braid is excellent for cruising sailors who want a rope with a soft hand. This line has a soft, fuzzy cover that is easy on the hands. This double braid construction has a spun polyester cover and a polyester core.
FEATURES
- Easy to hold, wet or dry
- Holds well in all types of cleats
- Solid grip on winch drums
APPLICATIONS:
- Control Line
- Jib/Genoa Sheet
- Mainsheet
- Spinnaker Sheet
CONSTRUCTION
Polyester / Spun Polyester
SPLICE/CLASS
Double Braid Class I
Specific Gravity 1.38
Manufacturer part #: 453 Trophy Braid 1/4
| Size Diameter | Weight Per 100 ft |
Weight Per 100 m |
Strength Average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American | Metric | American | Metric | ||
| 1/4 in | 6 mm | 1.8 lb | 2.7 kg | 1,400 lb | 640 kg |
| 5/16 in | 8 mm | 2.7 lb | 4 kg | 2,000 lb | 910 kg |
| 3/8 in | 9 mm | 3.6 lb | 5.4 kg | 3,000 lb | 1,400 kg |
| 7/16 in | 11 mm | 5.5 lb | 8.2 kg | 4,000 lb | 1,800 kg |
All strengths are for spliced ropes unless otherwise noted.
| 10% | 20% | 30% |
|---|---|---|
| 2.20% | 3.10% | 3.80% |
Trophy Braid is excellent for cruising sailors who want a rope with a soft hand. This line has a soft, fuzzy cover that is easy on the hands. This double braid construction has a spun polyester cover and a polyester core.
FEATURES
- Easy to hold, wet or dry
- Holds well in all types of cleats
- Solid grip on winch drums
APPLICATIONS:
- Control Line
- Jib/Genoa Sheet
- Mainsheet
- Spinnaker Sheet
CONSTRUCTION
Polyester / Spun Polyester
SPLICE/CLASS
Double Braid Class I
Specific Gravity 1.38
