Learn how to use the Gorilla Ropes configurator: choose your rope type, diameter, length, and terminations for a ready-to-install halyard perfectly matched to your rigging.
Dyneema or HMPE: what are the real differences?
An HMPE / Dyneema splice can slide without load.
Discover how to secure it permanently with a few simple and effective stitches.
A single braid splice is ideal for finishing an HMPE or Dyneema rope.
But if it is not under tension, it can come undone by itself!
Dyneema® / HMPE lashing is a simple, fast alternative to a soft shackle. Easy to make, strong, and perfect as a quick fix, it’s an essential onboard technique to know.
Polyester, Technora ou HMPE / Dyneema : comment les distinguer ? 🔥
Un simple test du feu révèle leurs différences. Découvrez en vidéo pourquoi le choix de la fibre conditionne sécurité, performance et durabilité de votre gréement. ⚓
Simple vs. blocked splice on HMPE/Dyneema® braid: which technique should you choose?
HMPE/Dyneema® is one of the highest-performing ropes in nautical applications, offering strength, low stretch, and durability. But the finish you choose for your splices makes all the difference.
Single splice : Fast and efficient, retains over 95% of strength, but requires stitches to remain secure when not in use.
Locked Splice : Self-locks, requires no sewing, and remains reliable even after multiple tension and release cycles.
📹 In our video tutorials, discover step by step how to achieve these two finishes and choose the one that best suits your halyards, sheets or textile shrouds.
Master the simple splice on HMPE and Dyneema hollow braid. Retain over 95% of rope strength and achieve a clean, durable, and lightweight professional finish.
Learn how to choose and correctly size the ideal halyard for your sailboat in 7 key steps.
