Samson XLS Extra was created for performance-oriented cruisers and for club racers wanting higher strength, very low stretch and lighter weight than can be achieved with a traditional polyester double braid. It provides better performance at a better value than high-performance ropes.
Like competition grade running rigging, XLS Extra offers the smooth flexibility of a 24-strand braided polyester cover with a braided core made from a blend of MFP and Dyneema SK-60. This blended core offers the strength and light weight of Dyneema fiber for performance, without the high price of a 100% Dyneema core.
XLS Extra is low stretch and makes an excellent wire halyard replacement. Additionally, it may be used for all sheeting and control applications.
The 24-strand braided polyester cover design outperforms traditional 16, 20, or 32-strand covers for overall durability, flexibility and grip on winches and stoppers.
Core: 8-strand braid/SK-60 Dyneema/MFP Olefin blend/non-treated Splicing technique: core-dependent double braid splice Note that XLS Extra and XLS Extra-T are the same rope with different color patterns XLS Extra is navy blue, with a choice of tracer colors, while Extra T is white with a choice of colored tracers (including a white tracer choice, for an all white rope) Sold by the foot
