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550 cord or simply para-cord, refers to a specific class of parachute cord also known as type III cord and derives it's name from being rated to have a minimum breaking strength of 550 lbs. Mass production and the near infinite usefulness of this wonderful stuff has brought it into the lives of all of us. We couldn't let the paratroopers have all the fun!
This handy guide will give you a hint at some of the things you can do with 550 cord.
This handy guide will give you a hint at some of the things you can do with 550 cord.
I get it here. Good service. Enjoy!
They have all sorts of colors available INCLUDING the brand new Army color Multi-Cam (which is extremely HARD to find)
haha...and i think those army men ur talking about is G.I. Joe (sorry but i couldnt resist).
BUT none the less the Addage about 550 Cord having a payload of 550 LB. is a complete & total myth...550 LB is the MINIMUM breaking strength of the Military Specifications of Class III Paracord. there are in total 6 classes of paracord for the military...if you get the milspec stuff, you know its genuine. alot of these "designer" colored ropes and rope with different colors in it are usually not milspec. i know of a place that i bought "paracord" from but it wasnt really TRUE paracord...just a colorful pretender.
You also have to be careful about buying from an "other than military" source because they will often claim the product as paracord, but its reall a cheap made sheath of nylon over a cheap fluffy nylon core.
I personally buy my cord from www.supplycaptain.com
i have not had a problem with them yet
I found it looking for something totally unrelated.
Funny how the old crafts that used to be looked down on keep getting reinvented, macrame to knotwork to soubidou to paracord