Traditional.... like dacron?
Im currently using 200# braid. Comparing braid to dacron isnt even fair.
1- braid doesn't absorb water
2- zero stretch
3- smaller diameter
4- releases slide better
5- lasts longer
6- durability
dacron tends to get water soak and sag in the water. Once your towline starts sagging in the water then your boards tend to lag. Never an issue with braid.