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New England Ropes Equipment

VPC

Model C283X

Hybrid double braid for casual racers and offshore cruisers: blended Vectran and polyolefin core with a polyester cover; 6 mm (1/4 in) to 12 mm (1/2 in).

Description

VPC is designed for the casual racer and offshore cruiser, filling the gap between performance polyester lines and ultra-high-performance racing lines. Built with New England Ropes' hybrid performance technology, it has a strong core of blended Vectran® and polyolefin inside a durable polyester cover.

Key features

  • Double braid construction
  • Core of blended Vectran® (LCP) and polyolefin
  • Durable polyester cover
  • 6 mm (1/4 in) to 12 mm (1/2 in)
  • Solid white, red, green and blue, plus fleck versions

Applications

Sheets, halyards and jib lines on racing and offshore cruising yachts.

Specifications

ConstructionDouble braid
CoverPolyester
CoreVectran and polyolefin
Diameter range6 mm (1/4 in) - 12 mm (1/2 in)

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