Spiderwire

I use 10lb and let me tell you it took a tremendous amount of force to snap the lines when I was trying to pull them from the tree last night. More than any 1/2A plane could do.

I think Rusty may be correct on the diameter as my lines can be a hassle to un-reel when setting up. They like to tangle if I am not careful.

Ron

cribbs74 wrote:I use 10lb and let me tell you it took a tremendous amount of force to snap the lines when I was trying to pull them from the tree last night. More than any 1/2A plane could do.

Ron

Ron, that's not what the strings and handle is for

I also have been using the 10 pound on .049 models.

WingingIt74 wrote:

cribbs74 wrote:I use 10lb and let me tell you it took a tremendous amount of force to snap the lines when I was trying to pull them from the tree last night. More than any 1/2A plane could do.

Ron

Ron, that's not what the strings and handle is for

Of course it is! Ron was just performing a "Green" version of the oft-required "Pull-Test"!!!!!!!!!!!

I see many are flying using 10 lb test. I don't know the actual requirements as the AMA has stated. I use 30lb for my 1/2A flying. This pound test is being used for combat strictly. We do fly larger models with Spider wire and Pro Braid line. All my speed limit combat planes are .25-.32 size engines. We use 100 lb test Pro Braid for those. We tested both Pro Braid and .018 stainless, they both broke at about 65 lbs. The knot fails in the Pro Braid at or around the same as the stainless. Both lines were pull tested prior to breaking and they both reached a maximum stretch of about 2". Ken

Yo Ken!

Is "Pro Braid" the brand named or is it a version of Spiderwire?

Pro Braid is another manufacturer Kim. Here is the 80lb variety similar to what we use for .35 size models http://www.ebay.com/itm/Power-Pro-Spectra-Braid-Yellow-80-lb-100-yards-NEW-/290784617702?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43b41d24e6. We used it due to being able to purchase smaller amounts in hi visibility yellow. I had to order yellow Spiderwire here as Moss Green seems to be the in color around here. As one is refered to as braided GSUMP line, the other is known as Dyneema. Phil Cartier from Corehouse products is monumental in seeing that these lines become allowed in combat under AMA sanctioned contests. Phil has used the same set of lines for speed limit combat for the past 6 years. The yellow has faded and the lines are now bright white. The lines have been through several line tangles, I've also seen them cut away the stainless lines with no curly Q's in them afterwards. I wreck a set of lines every time I go to a contest and line like Spiderwire makes the experience so much better and cost effective. We can now fly with less tip weight due to the lightness of the lines, and the speed has gone up a bit as well. Were required to fly with .018 stainless for .25 size planes and this really hampers performance and slows things down. Ken