I would assume most of the ropes you would buy would be some kind of dynamic rope? Would you be replacing a dynamic rope with a static rope?
Amsteel was made for the boating industry, and was shortly thereafter adopted for use in winches, to replace the steel cables. Amsteel will be a great choice for your tubes.
Are you familiar with splicing to make your ends/connections? It’s really easy; however, with 1/4” making an eye on both ends can be challenging if you’re unfamiliar.
Semper Fi,
Mike
Marine uses was literally the reason amsteel was created. It’s the same material as braided fishing line and it’s used to replace winch cables on some sea going tugs and shipsThinking about making my own DIY ski bridle/tube tow harness for the boat out of 1/4 Amsteel. Any reason why this wouldn't work? Most ski/tube rope are rated at ~6,000 lb break strength. Amsteel 1/4 should be 7,000+ lbs.
Thoughts?
I don't do either sport but this seems like the factor to consider. If you're pulling young'uns on a tube, maybe a nylon rope with a bit of stretch will make for a more pleasant ride for them.It's what wakeboard ropes are made of because they don't want stretch. Ski ropes are nylon because they want stretch. Every tube rope I've seen has been nylon, not sure if they want the stretch or because it's cheaper.
I made my own wakeboard rope a few years ago and it's worked great. I used 1/4" which is overkill, but it tangles less than the thinner stuff.
You will be fine.
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