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Overview

Evolution Dinghy Lite

Evolution Dinghy Lite features a 12-strand PU coated Dyneema® SK78 / Special Polyprop hybrid core and a 16plait cover made using Dyneema® and cordura®. These lines are very flexible, strong, lightweight, and easy to taper, the high grip cover provides excellent handling qualities.

2.7%

Colours

Specification

Technical Data

Diameter (mm)

6

7

8


Min Break
Strength (kgs)

1000

1500

2000

Load-Elongation Curve

Elongation is based on figures taken from tests across the diameter range, to produce an average figure.

Applications

Sheets

Sheets are a line used to control the movable clews of a sail. We have many options for sheets on board for dinghy sailors through to Grand Prix race boats.

Material

Dyneema®

Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, is respected as the premium brand for Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMwPE). We offer many ropes produced using Dyneema® fibres including single braids and double braids. We use Dyneema® SK99, Dyneema® SK78 and Dyneema® DM20 fibres to produce our ropes. These different types of Dyneema® fibre are used to produce ropes for specific applications.       

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Polypropylene

Polypropylene (PP), also known as Polypropene, is a thermoplastic polymer used in a wide variety of applications. It is produced via chain-growth polymerization from the monomer propylene. Polypropylene has a melting point of 160 °C and the fibre floats. Various forms of Polypropylene yarns are used to produce ropes such as Split film, Yarn construction, multifilament, and monofilament each type produces a rope with different properties and uses.

Product Markets

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