Netting on Amsteel lifelines?

[JohnV]

Matt and Brion--
Thank you both for a thorough discussion of the pros and cons of fiber lifelines, and for your answers to my question.
Using dyneema will save on the cost of terminal fittings because I can ring-hitch one end and lash the other.
My stanchions have 7/16" holes, and the holes are lined with flared tubing. I plan to polish them, for peace of mind, with a strip of very fine emery fitted through a slot in a dowel and spun in a drill.
John V.

[Stumble]

John,

Your plan sounds eminatly reasonable to me. Though to be honest when I switched to rope lifelines three years ago I didn't do a thing to the stantions, no sanding, smoothing, ect...

Looking at the line now, it still looks brand new, and the only problem I have had was when someone fell against the lifelines and they did exacally what they are supposed to, in keeping him on-board. Luckily he was unhurt, though the line was so strong it snapped 2 out of 3 bow pulpit legs. Note that I consider this the desired behavior.

[JohnV]

Thanks for the reply, Stumble.
I'm going to go over the stanchions real well just in case, but I may be over doing it.
JV

[matt the rigger]

Brion,

I do see your point on cleaning up the stanchions in order to prevent the chafe.That's a given. I also understand your concern with coated life lines,and the necessity to inspect all life lines. I still do not agree that fiber material is the best material for life lines. I guess time will tell.

[blahman]

Brion,

On that note, where are you able to source bronze round thimbles? I've only been able to locate brass thimbles.

Thanks!
Aaron

[John Stone]

Aaron,
Not sure what you mean when you say "round" thought you might mean these. I am told they work well for 7x7 spiced wire.

https://secure.zeald.com/whitestarpr...tml?q=thimbles

Shipping cost for 25 of them is $22.00 to the US from NZ.