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 |
| Tensile Strength (PSI) | 387397 |
| Tensile Rank | 21 |
| Abrasion Break Max Average (lbs) | 5.19 |
| Abrasion Break vs Max Break Strain (%) | 33.61 |
| Abrasion % of Maximum Rank | 48 |
| Abrasion Tensile Strength PSI | 130135 |
| Abrasion Tensile Rank | 22 |
| FG Break Max Average (lbs) | 13.03 |
| FG Break vs Max Break Strain (%) | 84.31 |
| FG % of Maximum Rank | 11 |
| FG Tensile Strength PSI | 326717 |
| FG Tensile Rank | 8 |
| 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
