Where can I get some 1-1.25mm spectra….a lot of it?

[Bryce]

I want a spool of this stuff. I can get it in smaller lengths from retailers, but I find I am constantly seeing where I can use it to lighten many of the things I use while hiking. Anyone know where to get a couple hundred feet of it from?

(Spectra fishing line has been mentioned before, but I have no idea what is strong/light enough and if hollow or solid core.)

Thx.

[Paul Hatfield]

I have a list of lines here, though I don't cover ones that small. I don't like tying knots with lines that small.
http://photos.airpost.net/lines.htm

You can get 50 pound test (and lighter weights too) Spectra fishing line from Sports Authority. It works well as thread for hand-sewing.

[Joseph R]

Check out mojosgear.com (no relation), they look to have a pretty decent assortment of dyneema cordage. 0.8mm, 1mm, and 1.25mm unsheathed dyneema line are all available. 1.5mm is the smallest listed size they have available sheathed, although I suspect the 60-80kg rated stuff w/ dyneema core is probably between 1-1.25mm:

http://www.mojosgear.com/mojos/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=dyneema&x=0&y=0

Note the minimum order requirement of 100 meters (and it's not mix and match, either).

Disclaimer: I have no idea if these guys are legit or not. Can't find them on reseller ratings or BBB…

[Dan @ Durston Gear]

I would avoid the fishing line. I bought some on eBay that claims to be pure dyneema/spectra and it appears to not be. The cord has far more stretch then spectra/dyneema normally does and frankly it's just poor stuff.

I have had good luck buying spectra cordage on eBay. I bought a spool (ie. 200-300 feet) of 1/16" stuff (1.6mm) and it was excellent. Try searching for 'speargun spectra' on eBay. I used my cordage for everything from bear bagging to cinch cords. It was amazing how many uses I was able to find and how much weight I saved. That stuff was around 14g (0.5oz) for 50 feet which is excellent. Unfortunately I gave a lot of it away and then I lost the 50' section I used for bear bagging so one of these days I'll buy some more.

Here are a few eBay listings for 1.9mm stuff. There's 150 feet for $30 or 1000 feet for $160.

http://cgi.ebay.com/1000ft-305m-550-1-9mm-SPECTRA-SPEARGUN-REEL-LINE-VALPK-/270791169259?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0c6954eb#ht_1631wt_907

http://cgi.ebay.com/150ft-45m-550-1-9mm-SPECTRA-SPEARGUN-REEL-LINE-dyneema-/270481826701?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ef9f9238d#ht_1546wt_1129

[josh wagner]

have you inquired about buying a large amount from joe at zpacks?

[James Marco]

Try searching for spectra bow lines.

These are often listed as pure spectra at around 175# breaking strength and about .030" diameter(just under 1mm if my math is correct.) Usually available in 45 yard spools.

This is braided line.

[Bryce]

I have not, but I Joe is a good guy who could perhaps offer me a deal. I guess I was trying to find a manufacturer or wholesaler.

Hrmmm….1.27mm

http://cgi.ebay.com/300-Pound-Test-SPECTRA-100-foot-lot-/400229566602?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d2f8a888a

[Paul Hatfield]

goodboatgear.com has FSE Robline Dinghy Control 1.7mm for $0.16/foot
http://goodboatgear.com/detail/9433/%20Dinghy%20Control

It's very nice line. Some of the other lines are very nice too, such as ZPack's.

[Bryce]

Is the ebay stuff I posted above the correct stuff?

[Greg Mihalik]

Perhaps you can find something Here.

[Dale Wambaugh]

Try Treestuff.com

[Kevin Robin]

hey, have you tried kite string for stunt kites or kite boarding kites? It is thin spectra, sold by test rating, in bulk. I don't have any experience with buying it so i can't recommend anywhere to get it, but if you google kite supplies you should be able to come up with a few suppliers of small spectra line. I wasn't able to find diameters on this stuff so not sure how big it is.

[Bryce]

I think it's Q-Powerline Kite String. It's available in hi-vis yellow and this thread has some pics that looks very similar to the stuff I received:

http://www.powerkiteforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=11991

I'll have to call the company to see how think their 200# stuff is.

[Bryce]

Another pic:
http://www.coastalwindsports.com/WhoseLine.html

[Steven McAllister]

Hey Bryce,

I always use Zing-it for bear bag, shelter line, etc…

It is thicker than what you are looking for.

Seems about perfect for everything I do, thick enough and enough slip for bear bagging and enough grip for a double taut-line hitch.

I find anything thinner hard to work with when my hands are cold.

I bought mine at:

http://www.rescueresponse.com

The site says it's 2.2mm, but it appears to be more like 1.75mm. They had a bulk sale that was much cheaper than WesSpur at the time.

Note, it is not reflective. I prefer that myself as I sometimes have to stealth it.

[Steven McAllister]

Check out my recent post:
1mm Line

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