Staright Line UltraLite line?

drifter136 · Posted: Apr 17, 2003 5:42 am Post subject: Staright Line UltraLite line?

Anyone use the SL Ultra Lite line? I'm thinking about getting one. How is it? Anything bad about it?

Or if you absolutly recommend getting a floating line instead, what are some good floating spectra lines for around $60-$80?

tdk2828 · Outlaw Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Posts: 102

Hi, I've used the Ultra light and was pretty happy with it. Only downside was that it had a tendancy to tangle (but what rope doesn't?) Overall, I'd recommend it. If you're in the market for an accurate jacket series line, give Craig at Surf and Offshore a call (1-800-442-6754). Tell him Rob from Wisconsin sent you, and see if he will cut you some kind of deal.

Good luck with that, let me know how it goes.

Rob

drifter136 · Posted: Apr 17, 2003 6:10 am Post subject:

Thanks. Did it tangle during a session, like in the water when the boat was coming around and everything? Or was it that it tangled after bringing it back in the boat? I can deal with it tangling in the boat, but it would be a pain to have it tangle while I'm in the water after the boat has come back around. Thanks for the info.

Breezer · Outlaw Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 246 City: Austin

Spend the extra $20 and get the Straight line Viper. It does not tangle like the ultr lite.

Mariognarly · Addict Joined: 14 Jan 2003 Posts: 853

I use the Straightline Ultra Lite line, and I love it. I used to ride with some old 30 dollar rope from canadian tire, so that also could be why I love the SL so much. I paid 150 canadian for my rope, and I think it was worth every penny. Handle was included and I love the rope. Very low stretch and it has a braided part near the handle which makes wrapped tricks that much easier. Very good rope IMO, but I havent tried many other ropes, so my opinion is a little biased.

tdk2828 · Outlaw Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Posts: 102

It only tangled when bringing it back into the boat. Good luck whichever way you decide to go.

Rob

drifter136 · Posted: Apr 17, 2003 5:08 pm Post subject:

OK, this may be a stupid question, but is the Ultra Lite a non-stretch line or a very low-stretch line? Some descriptions I've read says that it is zero stretch, and other descriptions say that it's low stretch.

tdk2828 · Outlaw Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Posts: 102

i think its just low stretch, whatever than means:)?

Mariognarly · Addict Joined: 14 Jan 2003 Posts: 853

I think the material they use to make the line is called "zero stretch" something or other, and then the rope itself is low stretch. I dont think its possible to make a rope that doesnt stretch at least a little bit...or I could be wrong?