The NZ49er campaign chooses to use Fineline Marine rope for all its running rigging needs. This choice is based upon; chafe resistance, reliability, strength, and low stretch qualities.

Fineline Marine are a specialised braiding company involved with products for the marine, industrial, leisure and film industries.
Manufacturing is based in Auckland with a wide variety of braiding machines from 12 to 72 carriers we produce round braids from .5 to 24mm.
Fineline Marine’s extensive stock range includes Polyester, Spun Polyester, Nylon, Vectran™, Dyneema™ Kevlar™ and Technora™ as well as other manufacturing using customer’s materials, we have the machinery, materials and experience to satisfy your requirements with a service second to none.
http://www.finelinemarine.co.nz/