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Lycra thread for rigging
steve-o
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Posted: Tuesday, December 01, 2015 - 11:32 PM UTC
Hello!

I used to use a product from White Ensign called "Lycra Thread" for rigging ships. It was cheap and amazing. ...and I'm out of it.

Is there a similar product still out there?

- Steve

Tojo72
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Posted: Tuesday, December 01, 2015 - 11:45 PM UTC
I have not used it,but some folks use sometning called EZ line,this is just one listing,it can be had in a lot of sizes and colors,and places.

http://www.amazon.com/EZ-Line-Simulating-Wires-Charcoal/dp/B00P2QVH0E
ejhammer
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Posted: Wednesday, December 02, 2015 - 12:58 AM UTC
I got some black "elastic " thread at Joanne Fabrics.
GrantGoodale
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Posted: Wednesday, December 02, 2015 - 04:54 AM UTC
You can get a product called Lycra knitting elastic at fabric supply stores. The problem with it is that the profile is flat, not round. Maybe they have other types with a round profile but I will stick to the EZ Line.
TRM5150
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Posted: Wednesday, December 02, 2015 - 05:39 AM UTC
To add to the pile of options...Uschi van der Rosten has rigging line as well. Three different sizes with 150 feet on a spool for around $11 US.
steve-o
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Posted: Saturday, December 05, 2015 - 01:40 AM UTC
Thanks everyone!!

Super helpful. I've got a small fleet in my stash, so I'll be able to try out a couple of these!

Much appreciated!
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