TN Racing - 5 mm (3/16 in) Stirotex core / Technora Polyester cover, by Premium Ropes
Description
Description
The TN Racing #340-05 is a high-performance rope designed for demanding sailing conditions. With a Stirotex core and a Technora polyester cover, it’s perfect for big winches and handles beautifully in clutches. It’s the go-to choice for sailors looking for durability and reliability.
Features & Benefits
- High-strength Stirotex core with zero stretch
- Technora and polyester cover for enhanced abrasion resistance
- Ideal for splicing and tapering
- Compatible with big winches and clutches
- Great performance under extreme conditions
This double braided rope offers a unique combination of materials, featuring a 5 mm (3/16 in) diameter. The Stirotex core ensures exceptional strength without any stretch, while the Technora polyester cover provides outstanding wear resistance. Perfect for sailing yachts, it remains reliable under significant strain during ocean sailing or racing events.
Usage
Best used as a halyard to hoist sails or as a sheet to trim sails, this rope excels in high-load scenarios. It’s also ideal for open boats, where its thinner diameters serve well as trim lines for Cunninghams, vangs, or outhauls.
Technical Information
Technical Information
Description | Imperial | Metric |
---|---|---|
Diameter | 3/16 in. | 5.00 mm. |
Breaking Strength | 2760.00 lb. | 1250.00 kg. |
Weight kg/100 m. | 3.80 lb. | 1.70 kg. |
Recommended Application | Racing Halyards and High Abrasive Sheets | |
Material Cover | Technora/Polyester | |
Material Core | Stirotex | |
Construction | Double Braid | |
Stretch | Minimal |