Spin Halyard Diameter

Dale Eager · Post by **Dale Eager** » Thu Jun 03, 2004 2:53 pm

I am downsizing halyards and plan to use 5/16" for main and genoa. But looking at the spin halyard, I am considering 1/4". Samson Warpspeed has more than enough strength even as a backup genoa halyard. Are there any potential problems? I have new clutches for 1/4" - 5/16" line, so I don't see a problem there. Will it be too small for the existing sheeves or be too difficult for the bowperson to handle? I know I could strip 5/16" but I don't want to deal with the maintenance problems and extra costs from shorter life.

Post by **Tom Elsen** » Thu Jun 03, 2004 11:10 pm

Hey Dale

We've found two problems with 1/4". It's a bit hard to handle under load and (in the case of the spin halyard) it tends to booger up on the douse. Both can be managed, but it's a definite downside.

Dale Eager · Post by **Dale Eager** » Fri Jun 04, 2004 12:32 am

Thanks, Tom. I think I will stick with 5/16"!

Post by **Tom Elsen** » Fri Jun 04, 2004 12:59 am

Hey Dale

You might want to check out this comparison
Click here: http://www.layline.com/llf/articles/rop ... eption.htm

I've used both of these lines. They're great. But I don't know how they'd do as spin halyard.

It's worth calling the Layline folks. They're the best IMHO.