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Re: pic: Telescoping Arm Warning
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Originally Posted by daltore
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...The 1000-pound breaking strength Spectra we were using in the pulley system did...
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While Spectra is extremely strong for it's diameter, stronger than steel of the same diameter, it is also VERY slippery! If you intend to use it as your primary lifting line, make sure you understand all of it's properties and how to deal with them.
Here is a hint from the kiting community: Sleeve the ends of the line. Here is another source of info on sleeving, this has picture to help guide you.
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