In a message dated 5/29/02 6:18:52 AM Pacific Daylight Time, n9en@voyager.net writes: > I very much prefer "solid braid" nylon rope. I would advise > getting a minimum 3/8" diameter rope, although 1/2" > diameter would be much better. What's "solid braid" rope? Are you referring to braid-on-braid type (known in mountain climbing circles as kernmantle)? Cheers, Steve K7LXC TOWER TECH