LASER MAINSHEET

   I use the rooster polilite 7mm (the yellow one).  It needs a go through the washing machine before you use it on the water to get the oils out that are used in production.  Its not slippy if you do this.

You do need to dead end it properly everytime you rig but then it behaves nicely.  I don't wear gloves and find the thin yellow one fine even in strong winds.

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Fraggle Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 28 Feb 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 220	Post Options Post Reply Quote Fraggle Report Post Quote Reply Topic: LASER MAINSHEET Posted: 31 Jan 11 at 11:39am
	I use the rooster polilite 7mm (the yellow one). It needs a go through the washing machine before you use it on the water to get the oils out that are used in production. Its not slippy if you do this. You do need to dead end it properly everytime you rig but then it behaves nicely. I don't wear gloves and find the thin yellow one fine even in strong winds.

RobbieP94 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Groupie Joined: 27 Aug 10 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 47	Post Options Post Reply Quote RobbieP94 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Jan 11 at 8:59pm
	i think i have settled on this http://shop.pinbax.com/index.asp?selection=detailed&uid=36153&itemtitle=Evolution%20Sheet%206mm%20Dia
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Lukepiewalker Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 24 May 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1341	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lukepiewalker Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Jan 11 at 7:44pm
	I may be horribly wrong, but was part of the deal of the new Harken blocks not that they would work better with a larger diameter sheet?
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	I recently sold my Laser however I found that a 6mm mainsheet worked well for me. I used Rooster's 6mm polilite and found that it ran through the blocks very smoothly and rarely got snagged up. It's may be relevant that I always wear gloves and without gloves 6mm may be a bit too thin, Nigel
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RobbieP94 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Groupie Joined: 27 Aug 10 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 47	Post Options Post Reply Quote RobbieP94 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Jan 11 at 11:59am
	thanks i think is is 8mm i've got as an all rounder just now but its seen better days http://shop.pinbax.com/index.asp?selection=detailed&uid=37269&itemtitle= http://shop.pinbax.com/index.asp?selection=detailed&uid=37269&itemtitle= is was considering these
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PeterG Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 12 Jan 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 823	Post Options Post Reply Quote PeterG Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Jan 11 at 11:52am
	I use Maffioli Swiftcord, 8mm. I've also got some 6mm intended for light weather, but I've found the 8mm does pretty well all round, so I've never bothered to change it. I found the Rooster stuff horrible to use and very slippy. The Maffioli doesn't kink, but is much grippier and softer. Having arthritic fingers grip on the rope is critical for me, others with younger hands might be able to get on with the Rooster mainsheet, or be happy with the 6mm instead of the 8mm! http://www.ldcracingsailboats.co.uk/gottifredi-maffioli-swiftcord-8mm.ir?cName=ropes-rigging-rope-swiftcord
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RobbieP94 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Groupie Joined: 27 Aug 10 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 47	Post Options Post Reply Quote RobbieP94 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Jan 11 at 11:38am
	I'm looking at a new laser mainsheet and need some advice on which one to get does anyone have any opinions and what diameter is best for medium/heavy airs as i have a 6mm i think for light airs laser XD mainsheet 6mm (red one) Kingfisher - Evolution Sheet size??? rooster Polilite Mainsheet size? thanks if anyone could help
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