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Paracord - Parachute Cord Uses |
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Written by JeremySilver
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Monday, 28 December 2009 |
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What Is Paracord Used For?
by JeremySilver
What Is Paracord Used For?
Parachute Cord (also known as 550 paracord) as the name suggest attaches the parachutist to the Shute. However, today it's commercially marketed due to numerous uses found for it. First used in World War 2 as actual Parachute Cord the outside construction of the cord is made of continuous filament nylon with seven high strength inner nylon cords. Each single piece of paracord has a minimum breaking strength of 550 pounds. This is also why paracord is often referred to as 550 paracord. The breaking strength of the cord can be increased during manufacturing but is not usually less than this unless otherwise specified.
So... It's more than just parachute cord (paracord) - Yes, although initially it was designed for this purpose it's high strength has proved perfect for any situation requiring light cordage. It would be difficult to imagine a survival kit that does not include a length of paracord. Uses for paracord are endless and are often limited by a persons imagination. Below are a few ideas:
Use parachute cord for:
Ridgeline for Tarps/Bashers Restraints
Shoe & Bootlaces Tourniquet
Repairing Equipment Bottle Holder
Securing Equipment Zipper Pulls
Securing Equipment Guylines
Hanging Food from Bears Washing Lines
Making a Fire Bow Handle Wrapping
String for a Bow Trail Marking
Shelter Making Surfing Snowboarding leashes
Hammock Making Kite Surfing Wind Surfing
Fish Nets Boating
Snares/Traps Whip Making
Weapon Straps Binding
Use the Inner cores for:
Fishing Line Dental Floss
Sewing fabric together Small twine for whipping ends of larger cord
Emergency Stitches
Anything else you can think of ...
NOT JUST ON EARTH - In February 1997 paracord received global attention when it was used by Discovery astronauts to repair the Hubble Telescope in space. Patches were applied and secured with paracord to fix a re-occurring problem with the Hubble Telescope.
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