That is probably from Jump Shack...I have purchased some from both places. Jump shack sells it by the foot so if you can't use 50' it may be a better source. I bought a 50' spool from BPL so I have plenty for this use.
I was looking at the Amsteel site, and had a question.
are the prices listed per foot?
It might not have been real 550 Paracord. There's plenty of knockoffs out there. I've been using 550 for years now and never had it break in all I've asked of it. That said, I've ridgelined it to hold up my bugnetting but I'll be picking something else up that doesn't stretch. Thanks for the Amsteel info.
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Received the weekly APS e-newsletter. 7/64" x 50 ft at $9.30. Other sizes & lengths also on sale.
gah, and i just paid full price! not that thats a bad deal
Josh
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Splat..
I agree completely...
If it was real 7 strand 550,, I have a hard time seeing it break under that kind of load.. I use 550 all the time and it is very strong...
ttyle
Eric
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REI sells the 3mm Bluewater cord in 50 foot lengths for $8.55.
You can see it here: http://www.rei.com/product/729594
Bluewater rates this at 400lbf SEE HERE
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I cut my 550 cord right off a parachute, so it was the real stuff. And it was still in good condition, not degraded or anything. But it broke at the knot while being used as hammock suspension, not as a ridgeline...significant difference in load there. Still, I found 550 cord too elastic to use as a ridgeline.
I used BPL AirCore for ridgeline as well. The AirCore 2 was strong enough but it's so thin that it was cutting into the supports over time. The AirCore Plus worked well, but it's pretty expensive overkill for a ridgeline...worked for me b/c I had a spool and just used a length I had already cut for suspension. AirCore Plus is great cord for supports if you don't mind them being white.
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I have had trouble with AirCore + holding knots because it is so slick. Does the Amsteel hold a knot better?? Any suggestions for getting the AirCore + to hold a knot? I am about 285# so I do put some stress on this stuff.
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