3/16" Very Low Stretch Control Line 5mm

Very Low Stretch AKA: VLS

Sold by the foot - quantity 1 = 1 foot.

3/16 VLS Control Line It is a double braid control line, meaning it has a core and exterior sheath for strength and durability. The smooth exterior texture is easy on your hands, is durable and grips well in cleats. It works great in both jam cleats and cam cleats and is ideal for high load applications such as halyards, outlhauls, downhauls, trampoline lacing and control lines. For use on all Dinghies, Beach Catamarans, Nacra, Prindle, Hobie cats as well as big boats.

VLS has a Polyester outer sheath for abrasion and UV-resistance and a 8-plait weave polyester core that minimizes stretch and water absorption.

VLS Double Braid 3/16″ Line Specifications:

• Average breaking strength: 1200 lbs.
• Weight per 100 feet: 1.3 lbs.
• Conforms to US Mil Spec MIL-R-24677
• Diameter 3/16″ or 5mm

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• 39-1410 White
  
• 39-1410BK Black
  
• 39-1410BL Blue
  
• 39-1410RD Red

VLS Double Braid 3/16″ 5mm Control Line Uses:

Hobie Bravo

• Furler Line 9′

Hobie Wave

• Downhaul line 5′
  
• Trampoline Adjustment line (Forward) 2 x 2′
  
• Trampoline Adjustment line (Aft) 2 x 3′
  
• Jib Halyard 27′
  
• Spinnaker Halyard 45′

Hobie 14

• Downhaul Line 5′
  
• Outhaul Line 7.5″
  
• Main Halyard – Non Comptip 22′

Hobie 16

• Downhaul Line 5′
  
• Outhaul Line 7.5″
  
• Main Halyard – Non Comptip 27′
  
• Jib Halyard line – 20′

Hobie Getaway

• Tramp Lacing: Center 18′, Aft 2 x 9′, Forward 15′

Hobie 17 and 17 Sport

• Main Halyard 70′
  
• Main Halyard 70′
  
• Outhaul 4’2″
  
• 17 Sport Outhaul 3′
  
• Downhaul 7′
  
• Mast Rotation 3′
  
• Centerboard Line 2 x 2′

Hobie 18 and 18SX

• Hobie 18 Main Halyard 58′ (Many people size up to 1/4″ to be easier on the hands)
  
• Hobie 18SX Main Halyard 61′ (Many people size up to 1/4″ to be easier on the hands)
• Hobie 18 Outhaul 7′
  
• Hobie 18 Downhaul 5′
  
• Hobie 18SX Downhaul 7′
  
• Hobie 18 Mast Rotation 3′
  
• Hobie 18 Wing Tramp Lacing Line 2 x 32′

Hobie Tiger

• Hobie Tiger Main Halyard 65′
  
• Hobie Tiger Spinnaker Halyard 85′

Hobie 20

• Main Halyard 64′
  
• Jib Line Tensioner 4’6″
  
• Mast Rotation Inducer 2 x 3’6″
  
• Hiking Strap Line 2 x 3’6″
  
• Tramp Lacing Line 13′

Hobie 21SE

• Boom Outhaul Line 5′
  
• Downhaul Line 10′
  
• Jib Tensioner Line 6′
  
• Mast Rotation Control 3′
  
• Centerboard Line 3′
  
• Wing Tramp Lacing Line 2 x 32′
  
• Center Lacing Line 2 x 4’2″
  
• Wing Anchor Line 2 x 4′

Hobie 21SC

• Boom Outhaul Line 6′
  
• Downhaul Line 10′
  
• Jib Tensioner Line 5′
  
• Centerboard Line 3′
  
• Tramp Side Lacing Line 15′
  
• Aft Lacing Line 16′
  
• Forward Lacing Line 14′
  
• Wing Tramp Lacing Line 2 x 32′
  
• Wing Anchor Line 2 x 4′

Hobie 1-14 / Holder 14 / Vagabond 14

• Downhaul Line 3′
  
• Outhaul line 4.5′

NACRA 5.0

• Jib Halyard – 22′
  
• Jib Pigtail – 5′
  
• Main Halyard – 52′
  
• Rudder Pull Down – 2 x 4’
  
• Tramp Lace – 2 x 18′

NACRA 5.2

• Jib Halyard – 22′
  
• Jib Pigtail – 5′
  
• Main Halyard – 52′
  
• Tramp Lace – 2 x 18′

NACRA 5.5 SLOOP

• Jib Halyard – 22′
  
• Jib Pigtail – 5′
  
• Main Halyard – 58′
  
• Tramp Lace – 2 x 18′

NACRA 5.7 LINE PACKAGE

• Jib Halyard – 22′
  
• Jib Pigtail – 5′
  
• Main Halyard – 58′
  
• Tramp Lace – 2 x 18′

NACRA 5.8

• Jib Halyard – 22′
  
• Jib Pigtail – 5′
  
• Main Halyard – 61′
  
• Tramp Lace – 2 x 18′

NACRA 6.0NA

• Jib Downhaul – 18’
  
• Jib Halyard – 25′

PRINDLE 16

• Jib Clew Bridle – 6’
  
• Main Halyard – 52′
  
• Tramp Lace Rear – 2 x 10’6″
  
• Prindle 16 rudder pull up line – 7′

PRINDLE 18

• Jib Clew Bridle – 6’
  
• Main Halyard – 58′
  
• Mast Rotator – 5’
  
• Tramp Lace Rear – 10’ 6″
  
• Tramp Lace Side – 2 x 11′

PRINDLE 18.2 & 19

• Jib Clew Bridle – 6’
  
• Main Halyard – 61′
  
• Mast Rotator – 5’
  
• Tramp Lace – 2 x 19’

SOLCAT 18

• Downhaul 5’
  
• Outhaul – 8’
  
• Tramp Lace Center – 19’
  
• Tramp Lace Rear – 2 x 10′

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