Performance Rigging holds over 100 reels of rope in stock, as an independent, impartial supplier we source rope from a number of different manufacturers to enable us to supply the very best ropes for every application and budget.
Rope technology is continually advancing, creating a bewildering choice for sailors, the latest high tech ropes are made by weaving different mixtures of fibres together, both in the core rope & its jacket, to produce a rope with optimum performance for different applications.
From high performance racing, to cruising & even classic ropes, our riggers will advise you on the most appropriate rope for your specific application.
Generally speaking all the manufacturers use slightly different combination’s of the following materials to produce their own ropes designed for various on board applications.
- Polyester
Polyester fibres have a high tenacity and good abrasion resistance. Light weight and flexible with low water absorbency polyester is ideal for a wide range of applications.
- Kevlar
Extremely strong with good heat and abrasion resistance, Kevlar, weight for weight is 5 times stronger than steel, but is sensitive to UV light, ideal for use in halyards and jib sheets
- Vectran
This is also a strong fibre with good heat and abrasion resistance, it is smother to ease than Kevlar making it ideal for spinnaker and asymmetric sheets. Vectran is sensitive to UV light.
- Dyneema
Very strong, flexible fibre that doesn’t suffer from UV degradation, Dyneema has less abrasion resistance than Kevlar. Its properties make it suitable for use in low stretch applications such as halyards, sheets and control lines
- Zylon (PBO)
Superior abrasion & heat resistance, delivering smooth and accurate control on winches even under extreme loads
- Cordura
Part of the Nylon family, Cordura threads are light weight and resistant to abrasion and traction, the material is rough to touch and so suitable to applications where a good grip is required, for example halyard jackets.
- Nylon
A fibre that features good wear resistance, good tencity and above all high elasticity, making nylon fibres especially good for mooring ropes.