Simon Walker wrote in message ...
Do you have any idea how it stacks up cost wise compared
to wire rope?
i.e. twice, three. four times as expensive??
Thanks.


Its three to four times as much. However, after having experienced
the frustrastions associated with wire for the last two years, this
is like heaven. We pull on a paved runway. Any wire splice or small
kink wears at an extrodinary rate. Plasma rope lays flat and does not
kink,
the light wieght reduces effect of friction on the pull and allows
for the rope to become airborn much quicker all reducing the wear
factor. In the long run Plasma may be cost effective even without the
added benifits of ease of use, added launch hieght ect. . Plasma has a
very small tendency to "birds
nest" as it has very little stretch so no recoil if released
under tension. Also it is relaxed on the spool so it does not try
to grow if the speed suddenly slows on the pull out. Our winch has a
48" drum and no level wind. Plasma does not self level as well as wire
did however it is satisfactory. More info on Plasma here
www.thecortlandcompanies.com/psrope/ .

Craig-