Louis Michaud
LOVES Wooden Canoes
I have always found that the bright shinny white nylon rope I used on the sailing rig for a w/c canoe looked out of place. Then I found this source for traditional 3 strands hemp coloured polyester rope, even real hemp if that's what you want.
http://www.rwrope.com/traditional_rigging/rope_for_Running_Rigging.htm
The Buff brand is described as having a firmer hand than the Posh. This is an understatement. The Posh is a lot softer and limp. When cut it will unravel like well cooked spaghetti. It will not keep it's twist or shape. The Buff is stiffer and has a tighter twist. The individual strands will keep their twist and shape when you unlay them from the whole rope. I don't have a lot of experience doing rope work but I prefer the Buff rope. It maybe harder on the hands but I find it's easier to splice and you can make decent grommets with it. Maybe an old tar can tell me if I'm missing something...
Canadian customers should specify the US Postal Service for shipping. -DO NOT- use UPS. UPS charges a $53 "custom's brokerage" fee for doing absolutely NOTHING !!!!
Went to pick-up a small trapper canoe (12'9" x 35" x 12") yesterday. The snow banks on both sides of the road were cut 12' high... and they tell me Spring has started....
Best,
Louis Michaud
Rimouski, Quebec
http://www.rwrope.com/traditional_rigging/rope_for_Running_Rigging.htm
The Buff brand is described as having a firmer hand than the Posh. This is an understatement. The Posh is a lot softer and limp. When cut it will unravel like well cooked spaghetti. It will not keep it's twist or shape. The Buff is stiffer and has a tighter twist. The individual strands will keep their twist and shape when you unlay them from the whole rope. I don't have a lot of experience doing rope work but I prefer the Buff rope. It maybe harder on the hands but I find it's easier to splice and you can make decent grommets with it. Maybe an old tar can tell me if I'm missing something...
Canadian customers should specify the US Postal Service for shipping. -DO NOT- use UPS. UPS charges a $53 "custom's brokerage" fee for doing absolutely NOTHING !!!!
Went to pick-up a small trapper canoe (12'9" x 35" x 12") yesterday. The snow banks on both sides of the road were cut 12' high... and they tell me Spring has started....
Best,
Louis Michaud
Rimouski, Quebec