Samson XLS3 Double Braid Line

Cruising sailors who desire optimal performance will appreciate Samson XLS3's low-stretch polyester construction, smooth rendering, and long life of the cover over a polyester core.

Features:

• Excellent abrasion resistance
• Smooth rendering, low stretch
• Easy to splice

Specifications:

• Construction: Double braid
• Splice/Class: Double braid Class I
• Material: Polyester core and cover
• 1/4" (6 mm) Diameter:
  • Average Tensile Strength: 2400 lbs
  • Elastic Stiffness: 25,800 lbs
  • Weight per 100': 2.0 lbs
• 5/16" (8 mm) Diameter:
  • Average Tensile Strength: 4100 lbs
  • Elastic Stiffness: 42,300 lbs
  • Weight per 100': 3.5 lbs
• 3/8" (10 mm) Diameter:
  • Average Tensile Strength: 6300 lbs
  • Elastic Stiffness: 62,600 lbs
  • Weight per 100': 5.2 lbs
• 7/16" (11 mm) Diameter:
  • Average Tensile Strength: 7300 lbs
  • Elastic Stiffness: 79,100 lbs
  • Weight per 100': 6.2 lbs
• 1/2" (12 mm) Diameter:
  • Average Tensile Strength: 8700 lbs
  • Elastic Stiffness: 87,400 lbs
  • Weight per 100': 7.3 lbs

Applications:

• Cruising
• Weekend racing

Information on Tensile Strength VS Working Load