Is this so bad?
What happens to synthetic rope strength when the D/d ratio is reduced? So what's the bottom line, and what does this mean to us off roaders? Why is this? Standard;Lightweight Precision CNC machined 6000 series Military Grade Aluminum;Interfaces with Factor 55 5/8 diameter shear pins;Type II clear anodized for corrosion protection;Compatible with the following Factor 55 products: ProLink, FlatLink, FlatLink E, Bridle, and UltraHook;For synthetic ropes up to 1/2?;For synthetic rope soft loop termination;Made in the USA;California Residents: WARNING Even when a single leg rope eye is pulled against a D/d of 1 (3/8 rope eye pulled against a 3/8 pin), the rope still retains almost all of its original strength. It means that if your rope retaining pin is smooth, and at least as big as the rope diameter or greater, you can run a soft thimble-less eye on the end of your rope and lose little to no breaking strength.