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    Posted: 09 May 14 at 3:48pm
Hi all, 

In the process of re-roping my laser full rig and have a question about the downhaul/outhaul

for the line that is actually controlled (the primary I think) as in the one that the handles come from. 
Is a 3mm dyneema rope sufficient in terms of thickness? 

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I use 4mm Excel.
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well I think I may head in the direction of 4mm then, I think its what I currently use. Just not a fan of the rooster ropes... actively despise them at the moment, getting caught and all that. 
Planning on splicing my dyneema onto blocks ect. which will involve some cutting of the rope. What's the easiest way to cut/seal dyneema after a cut so it doesn't look terrible?

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3mm is unlikely to grip in the cleats effectively so you may find it will slip.

I use 4mm on mine and have never had an issue.
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I don't understand what you mean by rooster ropes get caught? From my experience in multiple classes the rooster control lines are excellent value, I certainly can't see any disadvantage over other manufacturers. Unless you just want something that looks better (no problem with that). As for splicing the cascades in your controls you don't need to seal the ends as they will be hidden in side the splice

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Its partly for looking better and I don't like the feel of the rooster ropes on my hands. They feel far too stiff after a season of using them. I prefer the feel of dyneema
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Changing for aesthetics is fine mate, but dont slate a good product because of it!  Also what do you mean by dynemma?  I guess you mean something like excel pro or racing?  There is very little load in laser control lines out of the cascades so any pre stretched rope shoul do.

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dyneema Marlow D12 - 4mm in yellow and blue :) Its mostly so I can mark settings on the rope, so far I can't do it on the rooster ropes... well I just end up not being able to see it haha
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4mm D12 for control lines on a Laser = whatever you say  Wink

Come on, sorry about the sarcasm but better people than me have answered your question.




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Do not use d12 for control lines buddy its not designed for that at all.  4mm pre stretched rope like i mentioned earlier is whats needed.  if you think rooster control line tangles that would be nothing compaired to D12.

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