Re: [Paddlewise] Source for polypropylene line or rope

From: Bradford Crain <drbc_at_pdx.edu>
Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 21:28:50 -0700
Fisherman's Marine Supply has periodic sales, and usually advertises spools
of 3/8 and 1/2 inch
nylon rope. Works great for kayakers. I don't know if it is suitable for
your application. It's very
supple and tight weave, but is not polypropylene.

Brad

On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 9:03 PM, <Pamvetdr_at_aol.com> wrote:

> I hope someone can help me locate a source for line for kayak tow bags.
>       I am looking for 100% polypropylene, solid  braid, soft finish and
> very flexible, 1/4 to 3/8 inch rope, in lengths of 50  feet or longer (15
> meters in Canada).
>     So far I have visited REI, local hardware  store, Lowe's, Home Depot
> (note that much of the rope labeled polypropylene  in the box stores is
> actually mixed fibers, when you read the fine print.)   I can lots of hard
> finish
> twisted poly pro rope, absolutely not appropriate for  this need. Have not
> checked marine stores yet.
>      It is very hard to tell on amazon or Ebay what is  actually being
> sold. I have questions posted to a couple of sellers on  Ebay.
>    Does anyone have a source for this rope?  Your help is  appreciated.
> Thanks.
>                        Pam in Washington State.
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