New England Ropes STS-WR2 - Dyneema

Extremely lightweight and very high strength. New England Ropes WR² (Wire Rope Replacement) is perfect for replacing life lines and selected standing rigging on many types of boats.WR² is lighter, more flexible, and has a much longer service life than wire. Heavy on the technical side... Dynema® is the Dutch company DSM Dyneema's brand of UHMWPE (Ultra High Molecular Weight PolyEthylene fiber), a long chain, high strength, oriented strand, synthetic fiber with very high strength as well as high abrasion resistance.This fiber is also known as HMPE (High Modulus PolyEthylene).Dyneema is available in a number of formulations, SK-60, SK-75, SK-78, SK-90, etc. Each succeedingly stronger and more expensive. Honeywell International produces a similar UHMWPE fiber, marketed as Spectra®   Note: We will reach out for splice requirements upon receipt of order if splice option is selected.