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Old 06-06-2017, 11:39 PM   #10
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Synthetic lines have a lube in the interior strands that reduces friction and heat when the lines are stretching. Washing with soap and other laundry products makes them nice and clean, but greatly limits the life and reduces their breaking strength.
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