Running Rigging Ropes: How to Buy Them?

RW Ropes has a variety of great performance ropes to choose from. Based on your sailing level or style, you must understand a few basic rope principles so that you can find out what you are looking for. Before determining the appropriate running rigging for your needs, you must ask a few basic questions which need to be answered before making any final buying decision.

What size is your boat?
If your boat size is above 45ft, then you should consider Dyneema as your baseline specification. But if it is below 45ft, polyester ropes could deliver excellent performance, cost you less, and give you a wider range of options.

What are your precise running rigging needs?
This is the most important consideration. You must think through, in detail, for every single main rope applications, for example, halyards, sheets or control lines, etc.

What are the most common issues faced?
Common issues faced while sailing are: slipping through clutches, chafing points, aggressive winch drums, too much stretch, problems with small masthead sheaves, or the necessity to reduce weight or windage.

There is a huge variety of rope qualities and treatments which can be custom-made to manage many of the above-mentioned issues and help you get on the right rope that could meet your specific needs.

RW Rope has a wide range of ropes that different in construction as well as material. You can choose the most suitable rope type for running rigging. We charge reasonable on bulk rope orders online.

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Pub: 09 Sep 2020 12:32 UTC
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