Gleistein have been manufacturing high quality ropes and cords since 1824. Chosen by top European racing yachts, Gleistein is also specified by many major European boat builders for its durability and easy handling characteristics.

Ranging from the traditional Hempex to the ultra low stretch Dyna One there is a specialist product for every application.

For further details please ask for our comprehensive technical brochure. Loads quoted are genuine, guaranteed, minimum breaking loads.

Southern Rigging Supplies carry a large range of Gleinstein marine ropes including;

Dyneema Ropes
High strength, light weight, ultra low stretch.
Dyna One - Coated Dyneema no cover
Caribic Colour - Dyneema core polyester cover
Dyna Lite - Dyneema core polyester cover
Dyneema - Dyneema core polyester cover

Polyester Ropes
High Strength, medium weight, medium stretch.
Cup - Braided polyester
Gemini X - Polyester core polyester cover
Standard Sheet - Matt finished plaited polyester
Tasmania - Double braid polyester
Polyester - 3 strand or Square plait polyester
Thempest - 3 strand polyester polypropylene mix

Polypropylene Ropes
Medium strength, light weight, high stretch.
Geolon - 3 strand or Square plait polypropylene

Nylon Ropes
Medium strength, medium weight, high stretch
Nylon - 3 strand or Square plait nylon

Traditional Ropes
Medium strength, medium weight, medium stretch.
Hempex - 3 strand man made fiber hemp
Hempex is very popular in classic yachts as a replacement for traditional natural hemp ropes, due to it's significantly higher strength and durability and it will not rot.

Southern Rigging Supplies also has pre made mooring lines from 10 - 16 mm diameter and 5 - 25 meters in length, whipping twine and and splicing books that take you step by step through all the various splices in general use.