Majorcraft Dangan Braid X PE0.8
Majorcraft has introduced an 8-strand braided line. Braid X, Cross 8
An evolution of the original Dangan braid, the Cross 8 is an extremely strong fibre, custom twisted in, to deliver low stretch and higher sensitivity. Made of ultra-high strength Japanese polyethelyne fibre IZANAS.
The advanced line technology, created with a unique ‘Gel Spinning Technology method’ uses micro fibres in each individual strand that is then woven together in an 8-strand pattern. It is then coated in an F60 material.
The high-density manufacturing process produces a supple line that reduces tangling on the guides with the added benefit of improved sensitivity and a strong leader connection.
Key Statistics
- Measured Diameter: .181mm (+181% on stated .10mm)
- Out of Roundness: .028mm (15.5% variation in diameter)
- Measured Breaking Strain: 15.45lbs (96.6% of rated 16bs)
- Abrasion Breaking Strain: 5.19lbs (33.6% of max break)
- FG Knot Breaking Strain: 13.03lbs (84.3% of max break)
Based on the test results this is a top-tier line with excellent results in all tests.
Diameter measured at +181% of what is written on the box, and the Maximum Break is 4.5% under the quoted figure.
Testing Process
Key Line Statistics
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Majorcraft |
| Name | Dangan Braid X PE0.8 |
| Web Site | Visit Website |
| Rated Strength (lbs) | 16 |
| Date Tested | 5 September 2023 |
| Credit to | @shorejig247 |
| Strands | 8 |
| Cost $AUD | 99.99 |
| Spool Quanity (m) | 300 |
| Quoted Diameter (mm) | 0.1 |
| Measured Average Diameter (mm) | 0.181 |
| Diameter Quoted vs Measured (%) | 181 |
| Minimum Diameter (mm) | 0.164 |
| Maximum Diameter (mm) | 0.192 |
| Break Max Average (lbs) | 15.45 |
| Claimed vs Actual Breaking Strain (%) | 96.56 |
| Average Stretch @ Maximum Break | N/A |
| Tensile Strength (PSI) | 387397 |
| Tensile Rank | 25 |
| Abrasion Break Max Average (lbs) | 5.19 |
| Abrasion Break vs Max Break Strain (%) | 33.61 |
| Abrasion % of Maximum Rank | 64 |
| Abrasion Tensile Strength PSI | 130135 |
| Abrasion Tensile Rank | 29 |
| FG Break Max Average (lbs) | 13.03 |
| FG Break vs Max Break Strain (%) | 84.31 |
| FG % of Maximum Rank | 14 |
| FG Tensile Strength PSI | 326717 |
| FG Tensile Rank | 10 |
| Time | Test1 | Test2 | Test3 | Average | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 0.1 | 1.33 | 1.08 | 1.01 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 0.2 | 2.28 | 1.64 | 1.77 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 0.3 | 2.56 | 1.90 | 2.03 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 0.4 | 3.22 | 2.13 | 2.68 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 0.5 | 3.61 | 2.35 | 3.08 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 0.6 | 4.30 | 2.70 | 3.82 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 0.7 | 4.62 | 3.06 | 4.18 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 0.8 | 4.93 | 3.74 | 4.53 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 0.9 | 5.13 | 4.06 | 4.74 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 1.0 | 5.33 | 4.58 | 4.96 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 1.1 | 5.80 | 4.78 | 5.49 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 1.2 | 6.07 | 4.97 | 5.80 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 1.3 | 6.59 | 5.24 | 6.40 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 1.4 | 6.85 | 5.52 | 6.68 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 1.5 | 7.26 | 6.04 | 7.13 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 1.6 | 7.42 | 6.30 | 7.30 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 1.7 | 7.58 | 6.72 | 7.47 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 1.8 | 7.83 | 6.88 | 7.70 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 1.9 | 8.07 | 7.05 | 7.93 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 2.0 | 8.54 | 7.29 | 8.37 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 2.1 | 8.77 | 7.52 | 8.59 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 2.2 | 9.12 | 7.97 | 8.95 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 2.3 | 9.25 | 8.19 | 9.09 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 2.4 | 9.38 | 8.52 | 9.44 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 2.5 | 9.55 | 8.65 | 9.63 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 2.6 | 9.72 | 8.95 | 9.83 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 2.7 | 10.06 | 9.14 | 10.00 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 2.8 | 10.24 | 9.32 | 10.17 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 2.9 | 10.53 | 9.51 | 10.44 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 3.0 | 10.64 | 9.70 | 10.55 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 3.1 | 10.93 | 10.02 | 10.81 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 3.2 | 11.11 | 10.16 | 10.97 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 3.3 | 11.28 | 10.47 | 11.13 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 3.4 | 11.45 | 10.65 | 11.29 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 3.5 | 11.61 | 10.83 | 11.45 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 3.6 | 11.88 | 11.02 | 11.71 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 3.7 | 11.97 | 11.22 | 11.82 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 3.8 | 12.22 | 11.49 | 12.08 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 3.9 | 12.37 | 11.58 | 12.24 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 4.0 | 12.52 | 11.82 | 12.40 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 4.1 | 12.67 | 11.98 | 12.57 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 4.2 | 12.81 | 12.32 | 12.73 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 4.3 | 13.10 | 12.49 | 12.98 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 4.4 | 13.24 | 12.67 | 13.06 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 4.5 | 13.48 | 12.74 | 13.30 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 4.6 | 13.58 | 12.81 | 13.45 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 4.7 | 13.82 | 13.06 | 13.73 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 4.8 | 13.96 | 13.23 | 13.85 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 4.9 | 14.10 | 13.54 | 13.97 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 5.0 | 14.21 | 13.68 | 14.08 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 5.1 | 14.33 | 13.81 | 14.19 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 5.2 | 14.52 | 13.91 | 14.45 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 5.3 | 14.60 | 14.00 | 14.59 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 5.4 | 14.81 | 14.19 | 14.83 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 5.5 | 14.93 | 14.29 | 14.92 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 5.6 | 15.17 | 14.38 | 15.01 | 15.45 | 16 |
| 5.7 | 15.29 | 15.14 | 15.45 | 16 | |
| 5.8 | 15.40 | 15.26 | 15.45 | 16 | |
| 5.9 | 15.49 | 15.51 | 15.45 | 16 | |
| 6.0 | 15.59 | 15.63 | 15.45 | 16 | |
| 6.1 | 15.84 | 15.75 | 15.45 | 16 | |
| 6.2 | 15.99 | 15.45 | 16 | ||
| 6.3 | 16.17 | 15.45 | 16 | ||
| 6.4 | 16.20 | 15.45 | 16 | ||
| 6.5 | 16.22 | 15.45 | 16 | ||
| 6.6 | 16.22 | 15.45 | 16 |
Diameter Variation
