- What can a 78 lb load limit handle?
- Light tasks: tying down tarps, bundling branches, hanging a marker or securing gear. It is not rated for towing, lifting or holding a person.
- Does it float?
- Yes. Polypropylene is less dense than water, so the rope stays on the surface, which helps for dock lines and marker lines.
- Can I leave it outside?
- It is not weather resistant. Sun and repeated wet-dry cycles break down polypropylene, so store it out of direct sunlight for a longer life.
- How does it compare with nylon rope?
- Nylon is stronger and stretches under load, which suits anchoring and shock absorption. This rope is lighter, floats and barely stretches, so it suits static light-duty ties.
- Is 1/4 in. thick enough for a boat?
- For a small dinghy's light lines or a marker line, yes. For mooring a larger boat or any load near the limit, use a thicker, stronger rope.
- What is diamond braid?
- An over-under braided sheath around a core. It holds shape better than twisted rope and resists kinking, though it can still slip in some knots.
- Where is the Koch 1/4 in. D X 100 ft. L Red/White/Blue Diamond Braided Polypropylene Rope cheapest?
- At Coastal Farm & Ranch, for $12.99, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Koch 1/4 in. D X 100 ft. L Red/White/Blue Diamond Braided Polypropylene Rope?
- 15 stores we checked sell it, including C-A-L Ranch Stores, Coastal Farm & Ranch, McCoy's Building Supply, Zoro, Central Valley.