On Feb 9, 2:49*pm, John Ferrell wrote:
On Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:14:59 -0800 (PST), Dave wrote:
On Feb 7, 7:18*pm, " wrote:
On Feb 7, 7:22*am, John Ferrell wrote:

On Sun, 7 Feb 2010 05:02:58 -0800 (PST), Dave wrote:

Limited life expectancy????? I am still using some ropes I bought in
the 1960's. Some type of synthetic material nicely woven into a 3/8
inch rope. You need to investigate further, or buy some better class
of rope!

Paul, KD7HB

I will keep that in mind. I have about 250 feet of blue 3/8" Nylon
that was my primary anchor rope from my sail boating days. It has
served from time to time as a temporary guy line for ham radio.
However, to hoist the fixture a winch with a brake sounds more
convenient.
John Ferrell W8CCW

John, I think my ropes are dacron, as mentioned. That stuff really
lasts!!!! I still have two dacron sweaters my mother bought for me
when I started high school back in 1953. Still fit and have never worn
out. I haven't seen dacron ropes for a long time.

Paul, KD7HB