True-Guard® cables combine cable-like properties with the benefits of synthetic rigging. A True-Guard® cable used as a backstay exemplifies the transformation of synthetic fiber rigging into a lightweight, aerodynamic cable with reduced diameter. True-Guard® cables made with a core of HMPE fibers were installed as backstays on a racing sailboat competing in international events and finishing on the podium.
The racing team reported features of the True-Guard® cable backstays including:
- Low elongation
- Smooth profile
- Lightweight
- Easy installation
- Outstanding chafe resistance
- UV protection
In the Field: Racing
