Money for new rope

Two top of the range launches from German manufacturer Gleistein

Two new specially designed ropes from Gleistein Ropes are now being presented at the “boot 2007” in Düsseldorf - the Mega T-Eight (above) and MegaTwin Zylon (below). Both ropes are characterised by extremely high strength, minimal elongation and very good handling characteristics say the company.

The Mega T-Eight is ideally suited for halyards. The Dyneema® SK78 core used reduces the tendency to creep to a minimum and therefore the halyard does not need to be adjusted so often - added to this is an abrasion-resistant cover, which is also suitable for stoppers.

Structure:
Core 12-plait from Dyneema® SK78 fibres
Intermediate cover from polyester staple fibres
Cover 24 or 32-plait from high tenacity polyester in fluo-yellow and fluo-pink, navy blue markers
Gleistein orange identification yarn

Mega T-Eight costs € 7.50 per metre for a 10mm thickness. It is available in sizes 8-16mm; other diameters can be manufactured according to customer’s wishes.

The MegaTwin Zylon is a high spec PBO deck rope and is used by BMW Oracle team. It features excellent abrasion resistance with a polyester cover which also provides a high degree of flexibility. The water-repellent coating keeps the rope dry during use and this reduces crystallisation of salt inside the rope and increases its service life.

Structure:
Core 12-plait from Zylon® (PBO) fibres with water-repellent cover
Cover 32-plait from high tenacity polyester
Basic colour grey, navy blue markers
Gleistein orange identification yarn

MegaTwin Zylon is available in diameters of 4 to 16 millimetres. At 10mm it is priced around € 22.50 per metre.

More information on the company’s website: http://www.gleisein.com