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• Dyneema chain....
  • I wonder what a windlass gypsy wheel for it would look like.
    • Maybe just the rope side of a windlass...
  • Re: Dyneema chain....
    • maybe it keeps it from collapsing...
      • Re: maybe it keeps it from collapsing...
    • Why is there a twist in it?
      • wouldn't have the weight of chain, which is one reason FOR chain- catenary
        • Reasons for chain - usually low stretch and abrasion resistance
          • cantanary...