Re: [Paddlewise] Source for polypropylene line or rope

On Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 12:03:11AM -0400, 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).

I would recommend a kernmantle rope -- that is, a rope which consists
of an inner core sheathed in an abrasion-resistant wrapper.  These kinds
of rope are used in most throw bags because they combine strength,
durability, weight and workability.  They're polyethylene, not 
polypropylene.  Brand names include Spectra and Dyneema.

NRS (Northwest River Supplies), Backcountry, etc. all carry it;
just search for "dyneema rope by the foot" or try this:

	http://www.nrsweb.com/shop/product_list.asp?deptid=1039

They also have plain old braided poly...but I'd get the good stuff,
because when the day comes that you need a real rope, you'll have one.

---rsk
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