RacerX
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Looking at replacing my old wire core flip-line. I've been looking at the Yale Maxi-flip vs. the no-name brand sold by Wesspur and Sherrill. If you believe their advertising, the Yale is superior since it has a Flemish wire splice as opposed to a crimp on the cheapo flipper which can accelerate wear in the wire from bending at the crimp point. According to Wesspur the more expensive Yale is made from only 3/16" steel rope, (even in the 3/4" version). This is compared to 1/4" steel rope used in the no-frills brand. Seems like 1/4" steel would be better (stiffer, more cut resistant) than 3/16". Any opinions on which is really better?