Stumper is actually spot-on in his assesment. Amsteel doesn't like heat, and by it's very nature, bridges are near places where the rope runs. I would stay away from amsteel or any other dyneema/spectra line here. Stick with the other high mods or polyester/nylon.
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I think that black is polyester. Do you have any scraps left? Try to burn it. Technora doesn't melt. It goes straight to char. Vectran is the same. Polyester, nylon, polypro, dyneema will melt and glob.
Sorry to ruin your day....but it's better to learn now!
The beeline cover is a blend...
One point of possible major concern. I can't remember right now if the core of that size beeline is the 1/4" Yalex or is it 3/8" yalex (or it might be PE-12). If it is 1/4", you are climbing on a bridge of only 2500 pounds. If it is 3/8, then you're good strength wise. Either way, the splice...
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