Dyneema Low-Stretch Kayak Steering Cable Line - 1.75mm

This single braided line is engineered to fulfill demanding strength, stretch, knot security, and durability needs. Crafted from HMPE Dyneema fiber, it offers exceptional strength, minimal weight, very low stretch, and extended service life. Its unique Samthane urethane coating tightly binds the fibers, reducing snagging while enhancing abrasion and UV resistance, as well as improving knot retention. Ideal for lightweight lashing tasks, it can effectively replace pins or stainless hardware to secure blocks to shackles or eyestraps.

• Color - Gray
• Diameter - 1.7mm (1/16 inch)
• Core - 12 Strand Dyneema SK-60
• Applications - Lashing, Light Duty Control Lines
• Features - Low Stretch, High Strength, Abrasion Resistance
• Average Strength - 400 lbs
• SOLD BY THE FOOT (Quantity 1 = 1 Foot. Adjust quantity to order longer lengths)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Strength - Dyneema fiber is stronger than steel for its weight
• Stretch - Very low stretch and creep - resists stretching under static load
• Material - Dyneema® SK-60 HMPE (high molecular weight polyethylene)
• Construction - 12-Strand hollow braid
• Splicing Technique - Full-bury 12-strand splice

Dynema® is the trademark of DSM Dyneema, a Dutch company specializing in UHMWPE (Ultra High Molecular Weight PolyEthylene) fiber. This synthetic fiber features long, oriented chains that deliver exceptional strength and outstanding abrasion resistance. Also referred to as HMPE (High Modulus PolyEthylene), Dyneema comes in various grades such as SK-60, SK-75, SK-78, and SK-90, each offering progressively greater strength and higher cost.

Honeywell International produces a similar UHMWPE fiber, marketed as Spectra®