On Oct 15, 9:21*pm, " wrote:
I am looking for the benefit of recent experience with modern ropes
for auto tows. *We fly off a 5000 foot grass runway (with a couple of
rocky spots). *What size and type of rope would be best?

Bill Snead

Arguably the 'best' would be Amsteel Blue from Sampson Rope (~$0.41/
Ft.) 3/16" diameter would give you 5400 Lbs-F breaking strength and
weight about 1Lb/100 feet. It has about 10x the strength/weight and
15x the abrasion resistance of steel. If you prefer, it's available
in other colors.

http://www.samsonrope.com/index.cfm?rope=192