• Polypropylene - Good line for fall training
• Polyethylene - Lighter line, stretches less, flexible at -40ƒ
  • Training Gangline ..1/2".....4200 lb..... .40/ft.
  • Racing Gangline.....3/8"....2700 lb..... .30/ft
  • Tug Line.................3/16"..800 lb........20/ft 
    
    
• Spectra 12 Strand "Amsteel Blue", "Ironrope" - Expensive, great for sled rigging
  • 1/4" ......6600 lb. .... 1.35/ft
  • 5/16".....9800 lb...... 2.15/ft
  • 3/8".......13,900 lb
    

TAPE:

• Scotch Super 88 - Cold weather resistant

CABLES:

• Galvanized - Good enough for ganglines if replaced regularly
  • 1/8"....2000 lb. ...17.00/100ft
  • 3/32"..920 lb.......8.00/100ft
• Stainless Steel - Expensive, not necessarily, rope will wear out first
• 1/8"....1700 lb....46.00/100ft
• 3/32"..920 lb......18.00/100ft

SLEEVES:

• Aluminum - Good......19/ea
• Copper - Better...........41/ea

TIPS:

1. Wash ganglines occasionally with mild soap solution& dry.
2. Store away from exposure to sun & rain.
3. Use old brass clips for necklines.
4. Avoid abrasion points on sled rigging.
5. Avoid knots, strength can be reduced by up to 50%.
6. Inspect cable for rusting, fraying or slippage every season.
7. Replace every 1-3 years depending on use and storage.
8. Train dogs not to chew on lines.
9. Inspect ropes/watch for:
   • Cuts, abrasions or fused surface yarns.
   • Kinks
   • Severe filament or fiber breakage.
   • Brittleness, discoloration or roughness.