A strong, flexible, and long wearing polyester double braid, Sta-Set is a great multi-purpose rope that is ideal for most running rigging applications. The mainstay of New England Ropes' product line. Judged ''hard to beat'' in Practical Sailor testing (December, 1997). Optimum Uses: Handheld lines including sheets, control lines, furling lines All cruising boat applications Racing boat control lines Benefits: Excellent resistance to most common chemicals and UV exposure Flexible and easy to handle after extended use High strength, low-stretch, easy to splice Excellent abrasion resistance and durability Excellent strength retention over time in wet/dry environments Characteristics: Stretch: 2.4% at 15% of breaking strength White line color coded in red, blue or green for easy identification