Welcome back to the group, Barry. I, and I know many others, really
appreciate hearing the straight story from someone who truly knows what
he's talking about. Thanks!

Roy Lewallen, W7EL

Graywolf wrote:

Polyester (Dacron) rope has the higher ultraviolet resistance. Nylon,
especially if formulated with UV absorbers and anti-oxidants does fairly
well too. If you get acid rain in your area, Nylon will not last nearly as
long.
Polyethylene and polypropylene ropes are rapidly destroyed in sunlight.
. . .