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I nominate you for the test. :eek::rolleyes:

I'm really glad you followed up on this. It's nice to have spec-confirmation about a product like cording, because it can give you more confidence in it's proper use.

I'm also pleased that my...

I agree with your assessment, but I think you'll find it is a 290 foot spool, not 600'. I haven't measured it, but it is advertised as 290', and that seems about right when eyeballing it.

I do like the stuff, but yes I bought it for 'general purpose' use.

I've handled Amsteel once before, and the stuff from the auction 'feels' more pliable than I recall Amsteel being... since it...

That's correct. Spectra is a trade name for Dyneema. It is also known as TiVAR and Polystone-M, according to the Wikipedia entry for ultra high molecular weight polyethylene.

In the eBay title listing, it does say Amsteel, but it doesn't quite feel like the Amsteel I've handled in the past. It is slightly more pliable. While it does have some smoothness, as any coated...

I bought one of the 3mm/290' rolls of spectra linked in the first post of this thread. Currently the seller lists 21 rolls still available.

I took a chance and bought one of the rolls. I needed a spool of good cord to keep in my truck for general purpose use anyway.

It isn't Amsteel, but it does appear to be braided and coated...

I think that accounts for the popularity of Spyderline. It has a Dyneema core for strength but is wrapped in a polyester sleeve for handling.