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GLEISTEIN RACE XP - Universal Rope

SVB item number: 557921 Manufacturer no.: 689040383
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Power made-to-measure: Affordable universal rope with extremely high strength and durability.
Order your rope conveniently by the metre – or configure it according to your preferences in our rope configurator.
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only  €1.50 (€1.50 / mtr.)
Compared to splicing, knotting significantly reduces rope strength by an average of 50%. Would you like to modify your splice?
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At a glance!

Construction: Core-sheath-braid
Construction: Core-sheath-braid
Dyneema
Dyneema
UV resistance
UV resistance: Very good
customers like: Colour
customers like: Colour
customers like: Quality
customers like: Quality
by gianluca F.
I still have to plump them but they look great and smooth
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by Max S.
Super quality, optimal price performance ratio.
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by Ulrich S.
Good quality, fast delivery
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by laurent L.
Super good jib listening held in the winches, as nice hands-on
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by Erkki S.
Good value for money! Rope is working really well as gennaker sheet. This rope is a bit challenging to splice, but doable with some effort.
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Product data

  • SVB item number 557921
  • EAN 4063234021247
  • Manufacturer no. 689040383
  • Description GLEISTEIN - RACE XP
  • Construction Core-sheath-braid
  • Rope-Ø 4 mm
  • Colour black
  • Rope type Sheet, Halyard, Trim line
  • Sailing style Cruising
  • Breaking load 590 daN
  • For sail area 1 - 5 m²
  • Max. order length 250 m
  • Weight 20 g/m
  • Working stretch 1.8 %
  • Core material Dyneema
  • Inner cover Yes
  • Sheath material Polyester
  • Dyneema Yes
  • Water absorption Medium
  • Floatable No
  • UV resistance Very good
  • Abrasion resistance Very good
  • Chemical resistance Good
  • Clamping force in latch stoppers Medium
  • Splicing complexity Difficult
  • Possible splices Eye splice, Eye splice with thimble, Eye splice with round thimble, Eye splice with shackle, Wire-rope splice, Continuous splice, Flemish eye, Pilot eye, Whipping, Rope connection splice, Eye splice with carabiner
  • Rope application area Main halyard (1), Gennaker halyard (2), Genoa halyard (3), Spinnaker halyard (4), Main sheet (5), Spi/Gennaker sheet (6), Genoa sheet (7), Spi guy (8), Topping lift (11), Boom vang (12), Reefing line (13), Main outhaul (14), Cunningham (15), Roller reefing line (16), Spipole uphaul (18), spipole foreguy (19)
  • Configurable Yes
  • Current asset Yes
  • Standing goods No

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Product details

Power made-to-measure: Affordable universal rope with extremely high strength and durability. Its 12-strand braid core, made out of Dyneema® fibers ensures high breaking loads with minimum elongation, while the 24 or 32-braid, abrasion-resistant shell protects the core from damage. Also suitable for conventional fittings as well.

Order your rope conveniently by the metre – or configure it according to your preferences in our rope configurator.

Features:

  • Intermediate sheath made of staple fibres
  • Excellent performance in clam cleats
  • Attractive design
  • Runs very smoothly on sheaves, even with smaller sheave diameters
  • Universal rope for halyards, sheet ropes, downhalls and afterguys
  • Excellent price-performance ratio

Cleaning ropes:
Please note the following when cleaning/washing polyester and Dyneema ropes:

  • Hand wash (SVB recommendation):
    • Place the rope in a large bucket or bathtub and fill with warm water.
    • Clean the rope thoroughly with your hands.
    • Do not use regular washing powder (you can find a possible alternative here).
    • Do not use fabric softener.
    • Then wash the rope with clean water.
  • Washing machine:
    • Only wash rope in a cotton bag.
    • Wash at a maximum of 30 degrees.
    • Do not use regular washing powder (you can find a possible alternative here).
    • Do not use fabric softener.
  • Do not tumble dry the rope.
    • After washing, allow the ropes to drip dry (protected from UV radiation).

Features

Discover the features that make this product stand out. From technical details to special functions – we’ve summarized all the key information for you.

Rope application area
Main halyard (1) Gennaker halyard (2) Genoa halyard (3) Spinnaker halyard (4) Main sheet (5) Spi/Gennaker sheet (6) Genoa sheet (7) Spi guy (8) Topping lift (11) Boom vang (12) Reefing line (13) Main outhaul (14) Cunningham (15) Roller reefing line (16) Spipole uphaul (18) spipole foreguy (19)
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  • Quality (7)
  • Hold (3)
  • Surface feel (6)
  • UV resistance (7)
  • Abrasion resistance (7)
  • Hold in clutch (3)
  • Material (1)
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  • Price/performance ratio (1)
  • Quality (1)
  • Surface feel (2)
  • UV resistance (1)
  • Abrasion resistance (1)
  • Hold in clutch (1)
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Jose Antonio P.
by Jose Antonio P. Flag of Germany 5/17/2026 Variant: 557921
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For standard use
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Alain F.
by Alain F. Flag of Belgium 1/24/2026 Verified purchase Variant: 555851 in use on a Bénéteau - First 33.7
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Very no strings attached
I've been using it on my First 33.7, on the mainsail's edge, since August 2024.
The diameter is 10 mm.
I'm very satisfied with it; it's a high-quality rope sold at a reasonable price.
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Jochen F.
by Jochen F. Flag of Austria 10/3/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 555845 in use on a Selbst ist der Skipper - Iw 31
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Repair instructions would be great
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Jürgen B.
by Jürgen B. Flag of Germany 8/2/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 557644 in use on a Schöchl Yachtbau Gesellschaft mbH - Sunbeam 23
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Main halyard for small cruisers
The new halyard does what it's supposed to. It makes dropping the mainsail significantly easier, as the line passes through the rollers very easily.
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Dany G.
by Dany G. Flag of Spain 5/20/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 555851
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Technical question
Tue A. | May 6, 2018 Flag of English
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Please explain how come that a 10mm RACE XP - Universal Lines has an breakload at 3200 daN (~325Kg) that soundsvery low? BR Tue

Answer
Michael Ford F. | May 7, 2018
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Hi, I would say the breakload is equal to 3200kg - https://www.unitconverters.net/force/dekanewton-to-kilogram-force.htm

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Technical question
Pal W. | Feb 17, 2019 Flag of English
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Hello. Is the Race XP suitable for splicing? Eye-splice?

Answer from SVB customer service
Cory V. | Jun 20, 2020
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Dear customer, yes it can be spliced. Thanks.

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Kristoffer J. | May 12, 2021
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Even this is an old question I think it is relevant to add (for new customers) that I have not been able to make an eye-splice in a 14 mm #55793# . The cover is very tight braided. I also removed the inner cover, but that didn't have any effect in penetrating the outer cover pulling in the splice. However, it seems like a very strong and high quality piece of rope and I look forward to use it as a sheet for my Genoa. All the best Kristoffer

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Martin G. | May 11, 2021 Flag of English
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What grade of dyneema fiber is used for this rope SK78, 75, 38 ... ?

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Cory V. | Mar 10, 2023
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Dear customer, Please email us with the specific size so we can send you some info.

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Technical question
António B. | Jun 24, 2021 Flag of English
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Hi! Could you tellme what to choose for the genoa and main sheet of an small 16 ft sailboat, the Gleistein RACE XP or the Gemini X sport, what are the diferences and wich the more confortable to the crew hands? Thank you so much! António Batel

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Janne P. | Jun 24, 2021
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No direct experience with smaller diameters which you will most likely use in your case, but hopefully the following helps you to make your decision: I have 10 mm Race XP and 10 mm Gemini X Sport side by side in my boat: Race XP used for single line reefs of the mainsail and Gemini X sport on the rodkicker tackle line. Obvious difference is the bigger stretch of Gemini X, but in my opinion the the Race XP is quite a bit more comfortable in hands. It is fairly stiff line (at least with 10mm), but the cover has a pleasant feel, friction and texture compared to Gemini X sport which I find more slippery and kind of "plastic".

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António B. | Jun 24, 2021
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Thank you so much for your answer. Looking at pictures i said the race xp Will have that look more plastic than the gemini. I am happy to find someone who have that two ropes and tive your opinion. I go for the 8mm for my sheets, Only afraid of Being too stiff. Thank you so much again.

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Stipan M. | Apr 22, 2022 Flag of English
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I cant find any info about elongation at Gleistein web site about the rope. I am interested about using the rope as railing on smaller sailboat and need to know its elongation properties.

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Cory V. | Mar 10, 2023
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Dear customer, Please email us with the specific size so we can send you some info.

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