lock stitching with Braided Nylon or Zing-It

[rfwoodvt]

So the first question, simply anyone using spectra/dyneema such as zing-it for lock stitching? Pros, cons? Thoughts about using it?

Also is anyone using braided nylon cord for their lock stitching?

If so, what are the specs for it, and even better what vendor has the best deals for it?

I know we should use different sizes for different ropes so if you use several, what are are the various specs?

 

[flyingsquirrel25]

Rick, I have found that dynaglide works well for the whip and lock stich on my 3/4" stable braid spider leg slings. I have been extremely happy with how well it holds up. I would think that zing it would work out the same. I have found that when I go to burn off the ends after stiching they dont burn as well as my nylon whipping I use on my smaller ropes.

 

[tuttle]

I use both dyneema and polyester, in my book 80>100kgs mbs is fine for lock stitches, zing it is probably close to 600kgs mbs.

So fine fishing line dyneema is the winner.

 

[Tree Access]

As I know Dyneema for stitching weakens the splice more than Polyester or Nylon, because its so "sharp". The difference is measurable, some splicers I know did their testings.
I would not use Dyneema fishing line.
Tuttle, did you do comparison on the stitching material with break tests as well?

I personally like to stitch with 1,5-2mm braided Polyester for climbing lines and 1mm waxed Polyester for e2e's.
Although I dont really like stitching at all, and whipping too.. And I dont think it is even necessary on Arborist use DB, but that would be another topic for itself...

 

[tuttle]

I use everything, only polyester on my e2e's.

The thing about dyneema is it slips and slides, so you need to over do it, follow the instructions but do it 5 times more to stop any movement.

I have tested every type of stitch and thread, even on splices were the core is pulled out from the bury, and only 3 or 4 lockstitches are in place, shock loaded 400kgs (no fails) - only the dyneena fails by pulling free if there are only 5 or 6 passes.

 

[NickfromWI]

Just get marlow whipping twine and be done with it.

If we wanna get super picky, the whipping twine material should match the rope material.

I sometimes use strands from the rope I'm splicing.

 

[bonner1040]

I just use whipping twine

 

[pigwot]

I agree with the Nick(s)

The Marlow waxed twine in a few sizes is not that expensive... and it's a known good material.