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[quote=nofearofflying]by jib line i assume u r referring to line utilized to hoist/raise jib; original Dart ropes superb, very oily,durable and strong but unnecessarily so for jib-raising the jib is not strenuous and dart 18 jibs are doily size-perhaps a narrower diameter rope dimension leaves more space inside the mast ,since thats where both jib and main lines are located on Dart 18. in my opinion  main "line" must be of very durable strength without much stretch in the main line-I previously expressed opinion on this site that its safer in high wind conditions to NOT lock the main line after hoisting but to tie it down to a cleat (So you dont want stretch in the line because main will come down slightly) because u cant take/lower main on Dart 18 when underway! the critics said that put twice the stress on the mast, but i know from experience when a big blow comes out of nowhere lowering the main is quicker than reefing it in.  I also now believe typical Dart 18 main sheet tied/knotted to traveler  leaves too short a main sheet line in emergencies-in order to avoid a capsize my main sheet lines are now 5 feet longer. cleat placement  debatable, prior owner of one of my  Dart 18s placed oversized cleats not in rear of mast causing jib sheets to snare/get caught[email][/email][/quote]

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