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Description
Samson XLS3 Double Braid Line delivers low stretch and smooth handling for cruising sailors who demand reliable performance. Built with a polyester core and cover, it offers excellent abrasion resistance, easy splicing, and long-lasting durability.
Samson XLS3 Double Braid Line Item # 880398
Description
Cruising sailors who desire optimal performance will appreciate Samson XLS3's low-stretch polyester construction, smooth rendering, and long life of the cover over a polyester core.
Features:
- Excellent abrasion resistance
- Smooth rendering, low stretch
- Easy to splice
Specifications:
- Construction: Double braid
- Splice/Class: Double braid Class I
- Material: Polyester core and cover
- 1/4" (6 mm) Diameter:
- Average Tensile Strength: 2400 lbs
- Elastic Stiffness: 25,800 lbs
- Weight per 100': 2.0 lbs
- 5/16" (8 mm) Diameter:
- Average Tensile Strength: 4100 lbs
- Elastic Stiffness: 42,300 lbs
- Weight per 100': 3.5 lbs
- 3/8" (10 mm) Diameter:
- Average Tensile Strength: 6300 lbs
- Elastic Stiffness: 62,600 lbs
- Weight per 100': 5.2 lbs
- 7/16" (11 mm) Diameter:
- Average Tensile Strength: 7300 lbs
- Elastic Stiffness: 79,100 lbs
- Weight per 100': 6.2 lbs
- 1/2" (12 mm) Diameter:
- Average Tensile Strength: 8700 lbs
- Elastic Stiffness: 87,400 lbs
- Weight per 100': 7.3 lbs
Applications:
- Cruising
- Weekend racing
Part Numbers for Samson XLS3 Double Braid Line
Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Saildude from
Topping lift
Price was right. Line is quality and have used before. Can't go wrong.
Date published: 2026-05-25
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Sailing Norm from
Excellent lines.
Samson makes some of the best lines (ropes) on the market. These did not disappoint.
Date published: 2025-07-14
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Port Tack 2 from
Outstanding rope
Fantastic rope! I purchased this to replace the line for my backstay on a C&C 30-2. Excellent grip, appearance, and does not kink.
Date published: 2025-06-17
Rated 5 out of
5
by
mtsintra from
Good product
Samson braid is as goods it was many years ago, relatively easy to eye splice, supple and kind on the hands, used for gaff peak Halyard 185 ft
Date published: 2025-06-06
Rated 5 out of
5
by
BrianR from
Good jib sheet line
Using as a jib sheet on a 38' boat. Nice handing and fits the self tailing winch well.
Date published: 2025-06-05
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Todd from
Great line but wrong size
The line was fine. I had used xls3 before and loved it. I ordered 3/8 but got 7/16 instead and it wouldn’t fit my roller furler. I kept it though and will use it for something else.
Date published: 2024-06-14
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Michael M. from
Good Source for Rigging
This is the line Beneteau specifies for my headsail furler. It is soft and strong. Defender filled and shipped it overnight.
Date published: 2023-06-05
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Magic Bus from
Solid choice
Really like how easy this line is to splice from the directions I found online (maybe add them to your new web site?). Also the colors are easy to identify onboard and seem to hold up very well our endless summer voyages!
Date published: 2023-02-01