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Samson MLX3 Double Braid Line
Item: #880318 | Part Number: Not Selected5% off
$0.93 - $2.58
$0.88 - $2.58
Description
- Lightweight, core-dependent double braid with high strength
- Moderate stretch for controlled load handling
- Core coated to match cover for strippable, weight-saving design
- Ideal for performance cruising and auxiliary line use
Samson MLX3 Double Braid Line Item # 880318
Description
Samson's MLX3 is a lightweight, core-dependent line that has excellent strength and moderate stretch. The core is coated to match the cover, making the line strippable for greater weight savings.
Features:
- Can be tapered
- Lightweight core-dependent
- High strength
- Moderate stretch
- Core coated to match cover
- Cover is strippable for greater weight savings
Specifications:
- Material: HMPE-blended core/polyester cover
- Construction: Double braid
- Splice/Class: Double Braid Class II
- 1/4" (6 mm) Diameter:
- Average Tensile Strength: 3,400 lbs
- Elastic Stiffness: 129,000 lbs
- Weight per 100': 1.7 lbs
- 5/16" (8 mm) Diameter:
- Average Tensile Strength: 4,500 lbs
- Elastic Stiffness: 217,000 lbs
- Weight per 100': 3.1 lbs
- 3/8" (10 mm) Diameter:
- Average Tensile Strength: 7,700 lbs
- Elastic Stiffness: 344,000 lbs
- Weight per 100': 4.7 lbs
- 7/16" (11 mm) Diameter:
- Tensile Strength: 9,800 lbs
- Elastic Stiffness: 390,000 lbs
- Weight per 100': 6.0 lbs
- 1/2" (12 mm) Diameter:
- Tensile Strength: 12,000 lbs
- Elastic Stiffness: 428,000 lbs
- Weight per 100': 6.5 lbs
Applications:
- Performance cruising
- Auxiliary lines
Part Numbers for Samson MLX3 Double Braid Line
Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5
by
John S from
Perfect for my use
I am impressed with Samson products. Good value, colorfast and durable.
Date published: 2025-06-26
Rated 5 out of
5
by
99expy from
Excellent halyard line, maybe other uses too
It’s a specialty line for sure. Has an odd feel where the cover is just a little too big for the core, but once it gets tight, it doesn’t seem to matter. Seems a bit more slippery than regular poly double braid and I would not recommend using it as a sheet. It has amazingly low stretch especially for the price. Once it gets tight, it feels like a steel cable. After using some for my jib halyard, I’m trying it for use as a reef clew line mostly for the combination of slippery and resistance to chafe; it doesn’t need the cover for strength, so there is a wide safety margin. Being real here: that gray pattern is pretty sweet too!
Date published: 2025-04-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
mpl239 from
MLX3 used on a jib furler
As advertised and exactly what was needed. Not much more to say.
Date published: 2024-06-05
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Mike from
Great line for non slippage in stoppers
This line works great under high tension in the stoppers.
Date published: 2024-04-08