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Kingfisher Braid on Braid is the rope most cruising sailors and club racers reach for when they want a reliable, low stretch line that lasts. The construction pairs a braided polyester core with a braided polyester cover, heat set under load after braiding to reduce stretch. The result is a rope that feels good in the hand, splices easily, and handles sheets, halyards and control lines without complaint.
If you sail a cruising yacht, a keelboat, or any boat where rope value matters more than gramme-counting performance, this is your default rope. The 8mm through 14mm sizes are popular as mainsheets and genoa sheets on production cruisers. The 16mm and larger diameters work hard as docklines and primary halyards on bigger yachts. Smaller 6mm options are common on dinghies that need a robust general-purpose line.
Sold by the metre with one continuous length per order. We also stock 50m and 100m reels for clubs, riggers and anyone re-roping a boat from scratch. If you want the rope spliced or tapered, get in touch and we'll quote you.
Some frequently asked questions that other customers have asked us about Kingfisher Braid on Braid Rope.
What is Kingfisher Braid on Braid rope used for?
Kingfisher Braid on Braid is a polyester cruising rope used for sheets, halyards, control lines and general purpose lines on cruising yachts, keelboats and larger dinghies. The polyester core and cover make it strong, low stretch and kind on the hands, which is why it's the most popular rope choice for production cruisers and club racing keelboats across the UK.
What sizes does Kingfisher Braid on Braid come in?
Kingfisher Braid on Braid is available from 6mm up to 24mm. The 8mm to 14mm sizes are the most commonly used as yacht sheets, with 10mm and 12mm being the most popular for cruising mainsheet and genoa sheet applications. The larger 16mm to 24mm diameters are typically used as halyards and docklines on bigger yachts.
How much does Kingfisher Braid on Braid stretch?
Kingfisher Braid on Braid stretches around 3.7% at 20% of break load. This is achieved by heat setting the rope under load after braiding, which locks out most of the working stretch. That figure is low enough for cruising halyards and keelboat sheets, though for racing halyards where minimal stretch matters more, a Dyneema cored rope is the better choice.
Can you splice Kingfisher Braid on Braid?
Yes, Kingfisher Braid on Braid is one of the easiest sailing ropes to splice. The double braid construction allows you to bury the core inside the cover with a standard splicing fid, making eye splices and stopper knots straightforward. If you'd rather we splice the rope for you, get in touch with the length, eye size and any shackles you want adding.
Is Kingfisher Braid on Braid the same as double braid rope?
Yes, Braid on Braid and double braid describe the same rope construction: a braided core inside a braided cover. Kingfisher market theirs as Braid on Braid, while many yacht riggers and cruising sailors call it double braid. Both names refer to the same Kingfisher product, so whichever term you search, you'll end up on the right page.
