Samson Trophy Braid

Samson Trophy Braid is a polyester double-braid with a soft, fuzzy cover that's easy to hold in wet or dry conditions.

Features:

• Grips well in all types of cleats
• Solid grip on winch drums
• Excellent choice for cruising sailors looking for a rope with a particularly soft hand

Specifications:

• Cover Material: 16-strand spun polyester
• Core Material: polyester
• 3/16" (5 mm) Diameter:
  • Average Tensile Strength: 800 lbs
  • Weight per 100': 1.0 lbs
• 1/4" (6 mm) Diameter:
  • Average Tensile Strength: 1400 lbs
  • Weight per 100': 1.8 lbs
• 5/16" (8 mm) Diameter:
  • Average Tensile Strength: 2000 lbs
  • Weight per 100': 2.7 lbs
• 3/8" (10 mm) Diameter:
  • Average Tensile Strength: 3000 lbs
  • Weight per 100': 3.6 lbs
• 7/16" (11 mm) Diameter:
  • Average Tensile Strength: 4000 lbs
  • Weight per 100': 5.5 lbs

Applications:

• Mainsheets
• Spinnaker sheets
• Jib/genoa sheets

Note: 3/16" diameter Trophy Braid cannot be spliced due to its parallel core construction.

Information on Tensile Strength VS Working Load