Issues with synthetic rigging?

[Kim Klaka]

Hi,
Fascinating article by Evans on Spectra lifelines, thanks.
I think we are more or less agreed on the need to protect spectra from sunlight in extreme climates, and that quality control of splices requires comparable standards, and has similar implications, to the required QC on wire swages.
We shall just have to agree to disagree for now, about whether the load I applied to the backstay was excessive. Seeing as nobody else has posted on this thread recently I'll close. If I get the opportunity to take some load measurements I may revisit the discussion.
In the meantime thanks for a very enlightening and thought-provoking thread. As with most research, questions lead to more questions!
Kim