71%
Smaller yachts (under approx 28ft) will generally use 4mm wire, above which, 5mm wire is an industry standard for lifelines. When using Dyneema® it is normal to go up 1mm to achieve a similar stiffness to wire. However, this is an additional benefit in that they are much more comfortable on your hands and to lean against for long periods of time, when sitting on the rail.
When comparing 4/5mm wire to 5/6mm Safeline Max you get approx 70% more strength for 70% less weight. That is what s known in the trade as a win-win scenario!
Additional benefits of Safeline Max lifelines include: