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This article is from the Hanggliding and Paragliding FAQ, by Joao Geada with numerous contributions by others.

5.L.What material are the towlines made of?

Popular materials have been dacron, spectra, kevlar and
polyproplene. The stronger the line material, the stronger the
line. Towlines generally have line strengths of 600 to 1200 lbs.

 

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