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Double braid any idea ?
Got his double braid , any idea what it is ?
16 strand polyester outer (I think) The inner braid is kevlar which is an 8 braid plait, but when stripped it looks like each plait is made up of two strands
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Re: Double braid any idea ?
is their a marker strand
looks like marlow sailing which was my first gut feeling |
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Re: Double braid any idea ?
Looks like some rope I have, can't remember what it is but Jonsie ID'd it for me on here.
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Re: Double braid any idea ?
I was going to say marlow sailing, but i cant really put my finger on why.
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Re: Double braid any idea ?
not a rope i own which is why i thought marlow haha
only joking  I actually have a fair bit of sailing type ropes and looks similar but mines thinner i think |
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Re: Double braid any idea ?
I think it is Marlow I've had a look but can't quite place it.
Welcome to Marlow Ropes Ltd It might be English Braids though. Welcome to English Braids Drop them both an email with a pic I'm sure they will get back to you.
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Re: Double braid any idea ?
What do you mean marker strand Bob ?
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Re: Double braid any idea ?
thin plastic tape in the middle with a bit of writing on
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Re: Double braid any idea ?
aahh, no mate, just the kevlar
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