This is weird

[Datahiker]

I used to buy my Amsteel from Redden Marine, which is no longer in existence. I bought my last 100' of Amsteel from Vela Sailing Supply. The funny thing is (and I checked my receipts to make sure I wasn't crazy), I ordered 7/64" from both. The Amsteel from Redden Marine is on the bottom of the picture, the Vela is on top. I never bothered to actually measure the line but there is a significant difference in diameter. The only difference I can see in the description is that the Vela is listed as "12+."

So was I getting something bigger from Redden on accident? It measures almost 5mm, where the Vela is closer to 2.5mm.

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[Phantom Grappler]

Weird science--they look different and may have different number of strands--12 versus 8?!?!?


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[gmcttr]

I have no idea where Vela gets the "Spectron 12+" reference from.

While Samson lists 7/64" as 2.5mm and 1/8" as 3mm, in reality, as shipped, 1/8" typically is flattened on the roll and measures ~4.5mm x 2.5mm until it is heavily weighted, at which time constructional compaction will shape it close to the listed dimension of 3mm.

Here's a photo I just took with 7/64" over 1/8" Amsteel Blue...

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Count the strands of your two samples. 7/64" will be 8 strand and 1/8" will be 12 strand.

You may have received 1/8" from Redden.

[Pennsy Camp and Canoe]

interesting, I'm not familiar with amsteel but have learned a couple things here

[Trail Runner]

I have no idea where Vela gets the "Spectron 12+" reference from.

While Samson lists 7/64" as 2.5mm and 1/8" as 3mm, in reality, as shipped, 1/8" typically is flattened on the roll and measures ~4.5mm x 2.5mm until it is heavily weighted, at which time constructional compaction will shape it close to the listed dimension of 3mm.

Here's a photo I just took with 7/64" over 1/8" Amsteel Blue...

IMG_5365 (Small).JPG

Count the strands of your two samples. 7/64" will be 8 strand and 1/8" will be 12 strand.

You may have received 1/8" from Redden.

What gmcttr said.

[fallkniven]

I didn't know redden marine disappeared. I'm running low on my last spool I bought from them. Where do I get another spool from if redden is gone?

[OCDave]

Based upon the picture alone, I suspect Vela Sailing Supply filled your order wrong. Bottom cord looks like Amsteel, top cord looks like something different to me.

Good Luck

[hutzelbein]

Definitely doesn't look like Amsteel. How does it feel? Softer? My Liros Dyneema rope looks pretty similar, and it's a lot softer than Amsteel.

[Comet_Seeker]

I didn't know redden marine disappeared. I'm running low on my last spool I bought from them. Where do I get another spool from if redden is gone?

They were just bought out. http://www.lfsmarineoutdoor.com

[Datahiker]

And they sell 1/8" at .30 a foot. Redden, from what I remember, was around .21 a foot [Edit: for 7/64"] before the 5% forum discount.