[C320-list] Jackline UV degredation

[Chris Burti]

I don't deploy my jacklines except when needed...UV degradation is not
an issue for me.

On Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 10:25 AM, Irving Grunes <igrunes at gmail.com> wrote:
> Below is the reply that I got from Rock-N-Rescue.
> Draw your own conclusions but I would suggest getting a larger webbing
> rather than try to economise, if there will be prolonged UV exposure.
> Irv Grunes
> 2001 #851
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Orders <orders at rocknrescue.com>
> Date: Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 10:12 AM
> Subject: RE: Grunes
> To: Irving Grunes <igrunes at gmail.com>
>
>
> Sorry for the confusion in my reply – the degradation would include both
> strength and color over time
>
>
>
> Tony Daluisio
>
> Rock-N-Rescue
>
>
>
> *From:* Irving Grunes [mailto:igrunes at gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:06 AM
> *To:* orders at rocknrescue.com
> *Subject:* Re: Grunes
>
>
>
> Tony,
> I was not thinking about colors fading but rather the material strength
> degrading because of UV exposure.
> Thanks for getting back,
> Irv Grunes
> Sailboat Isle of Wight, C320
>
> On Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 9:44 AM, Orders <orders at rocknrescue.com> wrote:
>
> My webbing does not - I do agree that certain colors may resist sunlight a
> little better but mine will degrade in color if left exposed
>
> Tony Daluisio
> Rock-N-Rescue
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: igrunes at gmail.com [mailto:igrunes at gmail.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 5:57 PM
> To: orders at rocknrescue.com
> Subject: Grunes
>
> Name:Irving
> Email Address:igrunes at gmail.com
> Message:
> Does the nylon webbing and tubing that would be used on a boat for jacklines
> have Ultra Violet protection against deterioration built in?
> I expect certain colors may have more intrinsic protection.
> Irv Grunes
> igrunes at gmail.com
>



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Chris Burti
Farmville, NC