There may be cheaper places to find it but I've been buying what I need from this place for years. 50-100 feet will last you a lot of years.
http://shop.sailnet.com/product_info.php/products_id/29405
I've found that it will glaze quicker if you're using it on a new lifeline that is still waxy. But on rope that I've used for a while, I can use the same hitch cord for a looooong time without glazing.
And the 3/8" won't heat up and melt as easily as the 5/16". No reason to use the smaller...
Looks like New England Sta-Set, a double braid polyester. I think it would be stronger if you tied off the eyes with a double fisherman's instead of using a core splice. Half the strength is in the cover so you're cutting the weight rating in half with your splice.
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