Novabraid’s top of the line extra low elongation, 100% polyester double braided rope. XLE is made from the highest quality polyester yarns with marine finish on both core and cover. The balanced core to cover construction insures that XLE will remain easy to handle and splice while offering maximum abrasion resistance. Color fast cover yarns are solution dyed Firebrite 2000 polyester available in red, green, blue, black, gray and traditional tan. This strong, low stretch double braid is ideal for all running rigging applications on performance cruisers and racing boats.
| Diameter (in) | Diameter (mm) | Average Tensile Strength (lbs) | Average Tensile Strength (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16" | 5 | 830 | 376 |
| 1/4" | 6 | 1,950 | 885 |
| 5/16" | 8 | 3,500 | 1,589 |
| 3/8" | 10 | 4,900 | 2,225 |
| 7/16" | 11 | 6,200 | 2,815 |
| 1/2" | 12 | 8,500 | 3,859 |
| 5/8" | 16 | 15,500 | 7,037 |
Note: Sold by the Foot
