Samson Rope Line XLS Yacht Braid
$ 0.89
$ 0.69
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Samson XLS Yacht Braid delivers dependable strength, low stretch, and smooth handling, ideal for cruising sailboat halyards and control lines in all conditions.
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Stock number:
SAM XLS38500WHT
UPC/EAN code:
30213455403
SKU code:
SAM XLS38500WHT
Samson XLS Yacht Braid
Samson Rope’s XLS Yacht Braid is engineered for cruisers who demand consistent performance, easy handling, and long-term durability. This double-braid line combines a tough polyester cover with a parallel polyester core, providing strength and reduced stretch—ideal for sailboat halyards, sheets, and control lines.
Designed with cruising sailors in mind, XLS is soft in the hand, resists kinks, and runs smoothly through blocks and winches. Its balanced construction makes it easy to splice and dependable under load, even after extended exposure to sun and saltwater.
Product Highlights:
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Material: Double-braid polyester construction
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Low Stretch: Maintains shape and tension under load
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Excellent Handling: Smooth through hardware, easy to coil, and soft on hands
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Versatile Use: Commonly used for halyards, mainsheets, jib sheets, and reefing lines
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Durable: Withstands UV rays, abrasion, and marine conditions
Available in a variety of diameters and colors, Samson XLS is a go-to line for serious cruising sailors looking for a balance of reliability, performance, and comfort on deck.
FIBER (CORE/COVER):Polyester / Polyester
Specific Gravity:1.38
Splice:Double Braid Class I
Cruising sailors who desire optimal performance will appreciate this low stretch construction, smooth rendering, and long life of the 3-end- per- carrier cover over a polyester core.
Applications:
- Control Line
- Davit
- Dinghy Control Line
- Halyard
- Jib/Genoa Sheet
- Mainsheet
- Reef Line
- Spinnaker Guy
- Spinnaker Sheet
Features and Benefits:
- Excellent abrasion resistance
- Highest strength double braid polyester rope
- Lowest stretch of our polyester double braids
Elastic Elongation:
| 10% | 20% | 30% |
|---|---|---|
| 1.50% | 2.20% | 2.90% |
Specifications:
| DIAM. (inch) | WEIGHT PER 100 FT. (lbs) | AVG. STRENGTH (lbs) | DIAM. (mm) | WEIGHT PER 100 M (kg) | AVG. STRENGTH (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 1.3 | 1,200 | 5 | 1.9 | 540 |
| 1/4 | 2.3 | 2,200 | 6 | 3.4 | 1,000 |
| 5/16 | 3.3 | 3,300 | 8 | 4.9 | 1,500 |
| 3/8 | 4.3 | 4,400 | 9 | 6.4 | 2,000 |
| 7/16 | 6.4 | 5,800 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,600 |
| 1/2 | 8.2 | 8,300 | 12 | 12.2 | 3,800 |
| 9/16 | 10.1 | 11,000 | 14 | 15 | 5,000 |
| 5/8 | 12 | 13,600 | 16 | 17.9 | 6,200 |
| 3/4 | 18 | 19,000 | 18 | 26.8 | 8,600 |
| 7/8 | 26.5 | 27,800 | 22 | 39.4 | 12,600 |
| 1 | 34.6 | 37,000 | 24 | 51.5 | 16,800 |
| 1 1/8 | 44 | 45,000 | 28 | 65.5 | 20,400 |
| 1 1/4 | 51.7 | 54,000 | 30 | 76.9 | 24,500 |
| 1 5/16 | 57.7 | 60,000 | 32 | 85.9 | 27,200 |
| 1 1/2 | 71 | 70,000 | 36 | 106 | 31,800 |
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