[T37Chef]

FWIW,

I went with this new product from New England Ropes, so far so good
I changed out form a rope to wire to all rope, much better! IMO

VPC™ Line
NEW ENGLAND ROPES

West Marine: VPC™ Line Product Display

VPC™ has a strong, lightweight core of Vectran and polyolefin surrounded by a durable UV-resistant polyester cover. VPC was designed specifically with the club racer in mind, and it fills the gap between traditional all-polyester rigging and more expensive grand prix racing lines. VPC is available in popular marine colors.

• Best use: Sheets & halyards on casual racers & offshore cruisers
• Stretch: .5% at 15% breaking strength
• Low Elongation
• Excellent hand/grip

 

[T37Chef]

I got my family to haul me up with a harness, PITA.

WOW...the whole family??? Just immediate family or extended family too? Just asking :laugher