Most people use zing it of some size... Pick it up at redden marine.com... 1.75 is a nice size and dutch ware is designed to work with 1.75mm so that would be my choice... 2.2 is a nice size if your not using dutch ware... I love my paracord, but zing it is 1/3 the weight and a 300lb strength and no stretch... Each has their application...