Can be tapered • Coated core matches the cover • High strength • Lightweight • Moderate stretch
Built of a first-of-its-kind blended HMPE and nylon core, with a 24-strand polyester cover, MLX3 offers the best line for the recreational racer who is just as competitive as the pros, but doesn't want to go to extremes.
| DIAM. (INCH) | 1/4 | 5/16 | 13/32 | 7/16 | 1/2 | 9/16 |
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| WEIGHT PER 100 FT. (LBS) | 1.7 | 3.1 | 4.7 | 6 | 6.5 | 8.7 |
| AVG. STRENGTH (LBS) | 3,400 | 4,500 | 7,700 | 9,800 | 12,000 | 17,200 |
| ELASTIC STIFFNESS (LBS) | 129,000 | 217,000 | 344,000 | 390,000 | 428,000 | 569,000 |
Diameters have been recalibrated for accurate metric sizing.
Compared to the original MLX, MLX3 has been re-calibrated for accurate metric sizing, with resulting slight strength and stretch differences. Accurate metric sizing improves MLX3's fit and performance with a broad range of rigging hardware.
• HMPE (high modulous polyethylene)/nylon blended core imparts superior strength and very low stretch
• 24-strand cover of solution-dyed polyester provides excellent grip
• Can be tapered
• Easier to splice than MLX
• Splice Type - Double Braid Class II
• Specific gravity - 1.16 (water = 1.0)
• Elastic elongation = 0.49% at 10% BL; 0.74% at 20% BL; 1.00% at 30% BL
| Used For: | halyards, mainsheets, spinnaker sheets, jib/genoa sheets, and control lines. |
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| Construction | Hi-tech Double Braid. HMPE and nylon core, with a 24-strand polyester cover. |
