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7/64 amsteel for bridge

7/64'' Amsteel is only rated for 1,600 pounds breaking strength. For comparison, most people use 1/4'' Amsteel for bridges which has a breaking strength of 8,600 pounds. I would say it is not worth risking it.
 
Im running 3/16 doubled feeling comfortable in it..done the 1/4 but feel no need especially done up like a utilibridge and triad combo
 
Amsteel is strong but not good when it comes to being shock loaded. I would not use under 1/4 for bridge. For sticks the 7/16 is fine


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shwacker said:
Amsteel is strong but not good when it comes to being shock loaded. I would not use under 1/4 for bridge. For sticks the 7/16 is fine


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Maybe you meant 7/64" and not 7/16"?
Less than 1/8" seems mighty thin. I was going to try some 3/16" Amsteel.
 
bj139 said:
Maybe you meant 7/64" and not 7/16"?
Less than 1/8" seems mighty thin. I was going to try some 3/16" Amsteel.
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Yes I meant 7/64, sorry. It is thin but I think 1400lb , plenty for sticks. Average buckle and strap that’s on sticks is about 800. But still, I’d use nothing less than 1/4 for a bridge. And you can research shock loaded Amsteel, it’s not the best stuff for that, ZERO stretch. I like my tubular webbing bridge, it has some dynamic tendencies in the event of a fall


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LarkHarrison243 said:
7/64'' Amsteel is only rated for 1,600 pounds breaking strength. For comparison, most people use 1/4'' Amsteel for bridges which has a breaking strength of 8,600 pounds. I would say it is not worth risking it.
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I’m using 7/64 on a fleece saddle but in conjunction with a RCH so it will never be a lifesaving device for me. If I was using it on just a saddle config I’d definitely go up to 1/4.


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