I suppose that in order to help me better, it would be beneficial to know my intended use.
I chose Sta-Set as my rope of choice for it's relatively low stretch and it's availability in a color far from white. I was looking for those qualities because my intended use is as a high line. In this case, high line is an equestrian term - a rope that horses are tied to in the back country, generally tied high above the horses head. It is normally tied very taught between two trees or between a tree and the horse trailer. To protect the bark on the tree(s) a piece of 2-inch nylon webbing is used. I connect the rope (high line) to the webbing by means of a carabiner; thus the desire for an eye. A lead line "connects" the horse to the high line. (My horse associates white rope with electric fence rope or tape so he freaks at white)
My experience with braided rope is rudimentary. I like the look of seizings but, in truth, I do not want to invest in fids or snare-tools at this time. I do not own the Riggers Apprentice but do own Brion's book on knots (Chapmans) and numerous other resources.
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