Amsteel friction saver

Back to the original question, bad choice, low melting point, very real abrasion issues. Not to mention if spliced the burries would be very long and knots... well that is just sloppy. Warp speed would work, but why spend the money? Get some inexpensive 16 strand. Do it well, not modified because you “have it lying around”

Tony
 
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Low melting point doesn't come into play as the running rope is below the dyneema. Dyneema has very good abrasion resistance, unless you meant the snagging, which some type of cover will solve. Long buries would also not be an issue, a straight bury of 72 diameters has almost 100% of the break strength of the line. 18" buries on both ends would be doable in a friction saver, with the tapers over lapping each other. A shorter splice, if needed, would be five locked brummels, stacked one after the other.
 
Brocky said:
Low melting point doesn't come into play as the running rope is below the dyneema. Dyneema has very good abrasion resistance, unless you meant the snagging, which some type of cover will solve. Long buries would also not be an issue, a straight bury of 72 diameters has almost 100% of the break strength of the line. 18" buries on both ends would be doable in a friction saver, with the tapers over lapping each other. A shorter splice, if needed, would be five locked brummels, stacked one after the other.
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Have you ever worked with the stuff? It chafes if you look at it sideways. Under tension you could probably cut it with a stick. Granted body weight would never get it that taunt. It is a poor material for this application. Way better options out there.

Tony
 
Yes, quite a bit. I've made lanyards, friction hitch cords, and various soft shackle connectors out of it. NER makes four different sizes of dyneema chafe sleeve. I've found that trying to cut it dulls a knife very quickly. It might not be the best choice, but it certainly isn't a poor choice.
 
Tony said:
Back to the original question, bad choice, low melting point, very real abrasion issues. Not to mention if spliced the burries would be very long and knots... well that is just sloppy. Warp speed would work, but why spend the money? Get some inexpensive 16 strand. Do it well, not modified because you “have it lying around”

Tony
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16 strand is a poor choice for a beginning splicers IMO. Double braid 1/2 rigging line does just fine, and is a easy splice with no modifications to manufacturers instructions
 
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