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Old 08-03-2020, 20:45   #1
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jib sheets with double braid polyester/dyneema combination

I could not find anything on this forum or on google useful for this purpose. So here is my question:
How does one splice dyneema onto double braid polyester for this purpose?
I see the following advantages:
- finally, to do away with the bowlines on the furler jib/genoa sheet and therefore less catching on stays etc.
- sheets are smaller and lighter, so flapping of the sheets does less damage
- the larger genoa car just is coping with x2 sheets currently, making it a smaller diameter will run better with a a lot less friction
- not really a big issue on a cruising boat but smaller diameter sheets have less windage (I have 4 of them)

Disadvantages:
- cost and time to make these
- not sure if the splice is an introduction of a weak point?
- removing some elasticity from the system

I found this video of premium ropes:

Is something like this suitable or are there better methods?

I can splice most ropes, but have never spliced this combination. Sheets are currently 16 mm (5/8"). I have a a 130% genoa and solent staysail, both on furlers.
Thinking of buying new double braid sheets (short pieces for turning block and winch), and approx 10 mm (3/8") dyneema.

Comments and suggestions are welcome, including how to attach it to the clews of the foresails.
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