Lewmar 8 - Plait Windlass Rode 200' 8-plaited nylon rope eliminates some of the service problems associated with the 3-strand ropes. 8-plait 8-plait carries the same tensile strength as 3-strand. 8-plait does not coil or create a birds nest in the locker like 3-strand will. 8-plait flakes and falls 8-plait will not twist and knot up. 8-plait will not loop over onto itself.