Anchor Bridles 12 Strand
Introduction
Our new 12 strand nylon bridle is unique, innovative, compact and super strong. The idea for this bridle came to us in 2023 but it took a year to source the ideal rope, thimbles and anti-chafe, and it took another year of iteration and testing. While we believe our 3 strand bridles are comparable to anything in the marketplace, it's difficult to say it's a superior product (other than maybe our workmanship). However, we can honestly say this new 12 strand is the best bridle on the market. Why?
- Strength - 12 strand nylon is 30% - 40% stronger than comparably-sized 3 strand nylon lines (see spec tables below)
- Compact - Since 12 strand is significantly stronger, a smaller diameter can be used (e,g, a 1/2" 12 strand bridle is stronger than a 5/8" 3 strand bridle).
- 12 strand is also non-torsional, so it can be folded instead of coiled. Between smaller diameter lines and the ability to fold it, 12 strand bridles can be stowed in 30% less space. This is a big deal to larger yachts where hauling 50' 1" lines overwork the ol' biceps.
- Durability - Our 12 strand is Samthane coated to improve resistance to UV, abrasion and snagging. This coating should last several years.
- Handling - This stuff feels like silk pajamas. It's more supple than double braid making it easy to deploy and cleat.
- Design - One word: clean. There are no more big, honking splices, with burnt tails to work through cleats, rub on chocks or snag in bow roller assemblies. Smooth, baby, smooth.
Ok, what's the downside?
- Price - The line is stupid expensive, but the upside is it takes one-third the time to make a bridle, so, all-in-all, the final price is roughly 15% more than our comparable 3 strand bridle.
- Color - When it's wet, it ain't shiny white. Dingy white comes to mind. For you fancy yacht owners, you might want to keep the dang thing out of sight when fancy dinners guests dinghy up.
$375.00
Sold Out - Expected In-Stock Date 3/15/2025