Para-cord!

[Argonaut]

The latest addiction of mine to foil the wifes attempt at quality time. I'm pretty sure she's about to accept defeat!

 

[kirk 988]

eh ?

 

[cb91710]

eh ?

Paracord... The manly tacticool 21st century version of macrame






I've got more than a few hundred feet of the stuff too.

 

[kirk 988]

Paracord... The manly tacticool 21st century version of macrame






I've got more than a few hundred feet of the stuff too.

ive seen that stuff but what do you used it for ?

 

[lister]

ive seen that stuff but what do you used it for ?

I think the question should be what can't you use it for?

Tying just about anything down, making survival bracelets/belts, angling with the cat, the list goes on....

 

[danparker77]

Who doesn't love paracord? I am drowning in the stuff. I have heard it referred to as the duct tape of the rope world! True, very true.

As to the what is it question....http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parachute_cord

 

[kirk 988]

I think the question should be what can't you use it for?

Tying just about anything down, making survival bracelets/belts, angling with the cat, the list goes on....

cheers whats the breaking stain ?

 

[lister]

cheers whats the breaking strain ?

I believe it varies by type and the number of threads in the core. Most of what I've used is pretty strong... would hold down a minimum of 100kgs without breaking.

 

[Matt_Bloodletter]

Why not quality time? Some of those bracelets, lanyards and monkey fists take a while to create. Would she help!

 

[Deltaboy]

I been using it for Boot laces ! It holds fast and hasn't wore out yet.

 

[njpaddy]

I gave a couple hundred feet in different colors to a granddaughter and showed her youtube links to make bracelets and lanyards. She thought it was pretty cool. I use it to tie off stuff in the pool when I close it for winter. I've also used it as lawnmower pull cord.

 

[kirk 988]

I believe it varies by type and the number of threads in the core. Most of what I've used is pretty strong... would hold down a minimum of 100kgs without breaking.

sounds handy

@delta

whats it like for boot laces ?
im rough on laces

 

[kirk 988]

like this stuff ?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-X-100-...port_Camping_Hiking_Tools&hash=item2574a86e02

 

[Kentos]

Anyone have a reputable source for the real stuff?

 

[drathgeb]

Hard to ge authentic stuff. It has too have the inner single strands. Those aer often more useful than the rest.

 

[Argonaut]

Anyone have a reputable source for the real stuff?

This is where my local surplus store gets theirs,
http://elite1staid.com/March2012/site/paracord.html

 

[Argonaut]

cheers whats the breaking strain ?

For 550 cord, it's 550lbs.

 

[Jim]

 

[Argonaut]

OK Jim, but remember, I'm just getting started. I wrapped the handle of my hiking staff and a section of my flashlight.

 

[mdove47]

I would not wear any para cord bracelets. In the event you are in fire, I know small chance, it melts to the skin instead of burning. I do not know if any of you have had melting para cord drop/stick to you....it really does hurt and is not much fun.