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Lines for Running Rigging

By Sandy Parks · On February 17, 2023

This article from West Marine will help you decide what line is best to use for your running rigging. They discuss line strength and how strong you need it, the choices between single and double braid as well as three strand line, how much stretch do you want in your line and more. There is a discussion on line fibers and their characteristics so you can make an informed choice. Read more.

 

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