I never saw a line part except on videos, but have seen 3" mooring line slim down to what looked like 1.5". No one was brave(stupid) enough to get close enough to measure it. I can just imagine the energy stored up in line at that moment.
That Myth Busters show should have looked at the snap back reports from the maritime industry.
Mainiac.
That Myth Busters show should have looked at the snap back reports from the maritime industry.
Mainiac.