Marlow Excel V12 5mm 12 Strand Vectran Benefits Quick and easy to splice, less time doing boat prep more time on the water Good alternative to wire, lighter, no wire splinters No creep, will not have to adjust lengths compared to some Dyneema products Marlow ArmourCoat, increases the life of the rope by reducing UV and Abrasion fatigue. Uses: Control lines,Trapeze lines,Kicker, Out/downhauls,Lashings, Backstays and Strops.