How is POWERLITE PBO Rigging different from other PBO systems?
POWERLITE PBO Rigging is a breakthrough in synthetic standing rigging, and is an entirely different technology from any other synthetic systems. In short, Applied Fiber utilizes a unique Composite Termination Technology in combination with advanced processing technologies that provides the safest, least expensive, and most advanced solution to PBO rigging. Although detailed in sales literature, primary advantages over existing PBO systems include:

· Lowest cost - POWERLITE PBO Rigging harnesses the latest product and process technologies to create systems at a fraction of the cost of any PBO system on the market. Average cost range from 1.1 to 1.3X the cost of Rod.

· Only continuous rigging solution - POWERLITE PBO Rigging is a full turnkey system that has unique (patent pending) technologies incorporated to provide the only synthetic solution to continuous standing rigging. Small boats can now take advantage of the powerful benefits of PBO rigging. Discontinuous rigging is also.

· Only synthetic drop-in solution (ultimate fitting versatility) - with all standard fittings being made available, full turn-key and drop-in solutions are available. · Leading termination technology - Applied Fiber's termination technology is in a class by itself, and incorporates a host of advantages over traditional termination technology (see brochure).

· Leading production standards - Applied Fiber's production technologies are unmatched, setting new standards for quality, consistency, and output of synthetic cable assemblies. All composite work takes place in a controlled environment where temperature and humidity are recorded. Applied Fiber also developed the industry's most advanced testing equipment and processes for use on synthetic cable assemblies. The result is safe, reliable, and cost effective synthetic rigging systems.

How does POWERLITE PBO Rigging compare to carbon rod systems?
POWERLITE PBO Rigging systems are nearly identical in weight to high-end carbon rigging. However, POWERLITE PBO Rigging offers greater impact resistance, coil-ability, fitting versatility, and substantially lower cost.

How is PBO different from Kevlar systems?
PBO's strength and stiffness are almost double that of Kevlar. POWERLITE PBO Rigging is significantly smaller in diameter and lighter as a result of its added strength and stiffness.

If POWERLITE PBO Rigging is more advanced, how is it significantly less expensive than other PBO systems?
Specialization: Applied Fiber's core business and specialty is the mass production of tightly controlled synthetic cable assemblies. With applications ranging from aerospace to automobile systems, the company has spent years developing the industry's most refined product and process technologies for synthetic cable assemblies. POWERLITE PBO Rigging is made cost effective through Applied Fiber's advanced processing technologies.