nylon or braided polyester for anchor line

[Brion Toss]

Hi,
What about braided nylon? It absorbs energy better than 3-strand (more like a shock absorber, less like a rubber band), and stows much more readily, even in small lockers.
Fair leads,
Brion Toss

[marujo.sortudo]

I've been using Yale's Brait on my primary anchor rode and stern anchor rode and really enjoy its handling characteristics, and especially stowability. When new, it does seem to snag threads easily, but that trait seems to be improving as it weathers. This type of line is best stowed by piling in a locker or stuffing in a bag.