Which is better for flying a kite?

The 80 LB twisted line. It comes on a spool with a snap swivel, which is what kite flying needs. The braided line is far stronger than any kite requires and has no connector.

Which is better for a boat?

The braided polyester. At 1,400 lbs breaking strength with about 2% stretch, it suits sheets and control lines. The 80 lb twisted line is too weak for boat loads.

The braided line should. Double braid with a polyester core and cover resists wear and stays soft, and it is rated for a wide temperature range. Twisted kite line wears faster where it rubs.

Can I use the braided line for lifting?

Yes, within its rating. It is sold for lifting, lowering and positioning, and its low stretch helps keep loads steady. Check the working load you need against the 1,400 lb breaking strength.

Is the twisted line worth stepping up to?

Only if you fly kites. It adds a swivel and a spool that the braided line lacks. For strength or splicing, the braided line is the better pick.

Sta-Set Polyester Double Braid Rope vs 80 LB x 500' Twisted Kite Line on Spool

These are not really the same product. The Braided Polyester on Tube is a 600-foot double-braid line rated at 1,400 lbs, built for control lines, sheets and lifting. The 80 LB x 500' Twisted Kite Line is a light kite line on a spool with a snap swivel. Buy the braided line for sailing, hoisting or anything that needs real strength. Buy the twisted line for flying kites. Owners of the braided line call it soft, easy to handle and easy to splice. The twisted line's 4.3 rating from 12 ratings is thin evidence, but buyers describe it as tangle-resistant and simple to attach.

Choose the Braided Polyester on Tube if you need a strong, low-stretch line for boat control lines, lifting, lowering or positioning.
Choose the 80 LB x 500' Twisted Kite Line if you want a ready-to-fly kite line with a swivel and a spool for storage.

Prices

Sta-Set Polyester Double Braid Rope: $1.05 at SendIt Sailing (last seen Nov 2)
80 LB x 500' Twisted Kite Line on Spool: $9.99 at Walmart (checked today)
Difference: the Sta-Set Polyester Double Braid Rope is $8.94 cheaper than the 80 LB x 500' Twisted Kite Line on Spool at the latest prices (Nov 2 and Nov 12)

	Sta-Set Polyester Double Braid Rope	80 LB x 500' Twisted Kite Line on Spool
Breaking strength	1,400 lbs	80 lbs
Length	600 feet	500 feet
Construction	Double braid, polyester core and cover	Twisted polyester
Stretch	About 2% elongation at 20% load	Minimal stretch, not specified
Diameter	3/16 inch (5mm)	Not listed
Handling	Soft, spliceable, sold on a tube	Wound on a plastic spool with an attached snap swivel
Intended use	Sheets, control lines, lifting and lowering	Kite flying
Temperature range	-40°C to +85°C	Not listed

Spec	Sta-Set Polyester Double Braid Rope	80 LB x 500' Twisted Kite Line on Spool
Color	Green Fleck	80 lb x 500 ft
Length	600 Feet	—
Material	polyester	—
Breaking Strength	1,400 lbs	—
Diameter	3/16" (5mm)	—
Weight	1.1 lbs per 100'	—
Construction Type	Rope	—
Braid Type	Double Braid	—
Flexibility	2% elongation at 20%	—
Stretch	2% elongation at 20%	—
Operating Temperature Range	-40°C to +85°C	—
Contracted Minimum Inner Diameter	30	—

Spec	Sta-Set Polyester Double Braid Rope	80 LB x 500' Twisted Kite Line on Spool
Expanded Maximum Inner Diameter	55	—
Overall Length	100 m	—
Extension Capability	about 4 times normal length	—
Line strength	—	80 LB
Line length	—	500'
Line material	—	twisted polyester
Spool material	—	plastic
Connector	—	attached snap swivel
Available colors	—	Blue, Red, Yellow, or Green

Sta-Set Polyester Double Braid Rope vs 80 LB x 500' Twisted Kite Line on Spool

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Sta-Set Polyester Double Braid Rope vs 80 LB x 500' Twisted Kite Line on Spool

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