New 1/2"ø genoa sheets.

[Hayden Watson]

I need to replace my genoa sheets and want something different than the stay-set that I am replacing. I planned to get Trophy braid from Samson based on recommendations on this site but 1/2" isn't available.
I am not looking for a high-tech low stretch line because it is very oversized for handling ease. I am looking for something that isn't prone to hockle, is easy on the hand and holds well in the winch.
Any suggestions?

 

[kloudie1]

New England Ropes Regatta braid.. soft on the hands and free running..

 

[dlochner]

Did the store say when more will be available? Defender has ½" in white.

 

[DougM]

Its your choice obviously, but why would you even want half inch sheets on a C30?
3/8 inch sheets would be adequate and unless you are an avid racer, the stretch should not be an issue with the Sta Set.

 

[dlochner]

Its your choice obviously, but why would you even want half inch sheets on a C30?

It is not about stretch or strength. it is about how easy it is to hold on to. ½" or 7/16" is easier on the hand than ⅜".

 

[shemandr]

1/2" is pretty big. That can be a problem if you can't get enough wraps on the winches, or it doesn't go easily around blocks, or does fit securely into a cam cleat or around a horn cleat. I had a 29' boat and 3/8 was plenty. I usually wear gloves so I'm less concerned about the hand.

 

[Hayden Watson]

I have been using 1/2" genoa sheets for 18 of the 20 years I have owned my C30. They work fine on the 40ST's and I like the way they feel in the hand over the 3/8" halyards and 5/16" spin sheets.

 

[BarryL]

Hello,

I really like Endura Braid from New England Ropes. I would use 7/16 or 11mm instead of 1/2" but that's just me.

Good luck,
Barry

 

[thinwater]

Sampson XLS runs just a hair smaller than Staset and is a little softer. Cheaper too, for a quality line. It should fit and run better, and still be very comfortable.