Ultimate Survival Cord

Vaunripped said:
the cord looks like it would do any job 550 would, but for me the best part of it would have to be the rest of the things on that site, tho im real sure some people in the future wont be as happy about me finding that site as i am :D

Thanks for the link Jeff
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When I was younger i used to oogle over their print catalog and day dream about all kinds of things I could do with the fun stuff they sold. From specialty 12ga shotgun shells to little vials of the creepiest chemicals ever designed. They seem to still sell some of it. The electronic devices they have now have intrigued me for a couple years too. Never bought any though.
 
Horridus said:
When I was younger i used to oogle over their print catalog and day dream about all kinds of things I could do with the fun stuff they sold. From specialty 12ga shotgun shells to little vials of the creepiest chemicals ever designed. They seem to still sell some of it. The electronic devices they have now have intrigued me for a couple years too. Never bought any though.
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ya its the electronic toys that im going to try out, i have a buddy thats just begging to be a test subject :D
 
R.A.T. said:
I can buy just about any cheap cord to do most all the chores I need to do. This cord though is small enough in diameter and strong enough to serve purposes that regular 550 cord won't. I think you could use this stuff as a saw with a little grit rubbed into it.
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Don't get me going on another EE eruption. :D
 
From Shomer-Tec:
This new cord has a breaking strength of 450 lbs while having a diameter of just 0.08 inches. ...
It is the strongest cord in the smallest package that will hold knots. A must-have for any survival kit.
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May I direct you to AmSteel (from Samson Rope)

They claim 2,500 lbs tensile strength for 1/8" rope.
I split an order of two thicknesses with a friend who got a bunch to make a hammock. It's supposed to not stretch at all, and have ridiculous strength to dia ratio.
I unfortunately haven't really used it yet (haven't been able to justify using it when plain ol' 550 cord will do), but bring some camping, and keep some in the goodie bag.

I can say it's soft, holds a knot well, and seems pretty abrasion resistant.
Don't remember what we paid, but a quick search turned it up @ about $0.40/ft, so similar to the Shomer-Tec stuff.

Just thought of a great use for it: I need to get a grey Izula to wrap with it ([the rope] is a silvery-grey color). Should look and feel pretty nice.
 
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sdg said:
Equally as interesting on that website, the "TV attacker" and " HAUNTED HARASSMENT ". Those could provide hours of entertainment.
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I will be ordering the Haunted Harassment and the fax USB drive to have fun at work. Jeff, you should have never shown me that site. BAWWWHAHAHAHAHA!!
 
this line seems interesting for mini kits where 550 would be a bit bulky. don't think i'd want it for a knife lanyard tho.

however, i'm curious about "fishing bank line". trot lines are not common out here, because you're limited to the number of hook/line/pole combos you can have in the water. the game wardens probably wouldn't approve of multiple hooks on one line with no pole, even tho without a pole it's probably within the letter of the law.

i searched for "bank line" on basspro.com and didn't find anything. i'm familiar with mason's line, but don't know if that's the same as "bank line" or not, and googling for "fishing bank line" didn't prove very enlightening. if someone could post some more info on that i'd be interested.
 
I found that site years ago but haven't been on lately. Its seems to fit in between kevlar line and paracord. It might be good for braiding on handles. One thickness for a thinner handle, double up or more complex weaving for a thicker handle. I'll pick some up and try it.
 
We are working on upgrading our basic survival kit with better tools, more tools, etc. This stuff may find a place in the kit.
 
Friends, those who bought it. Put the review and good photos, I want to understand he needed me or not.
 
R.A.T. said:
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I spent a surprising amount of time interpreting a young Russian lad while playing an FPS... (I know that's an impressive resume). I think bro. wants some of us who have this stuff to provide a review with some good photos so that he can figure out if he needs it or not.

God bless,
Adam
 
jumpmonkey said:
I spent a surprising amount of time interpreting a young Russian lad while playing an FPS... (I know that's an impressive resume). I think bro. wants some of us who have this stuff to provide a review with some good photos so that he can figure out if he needs it or not.

God bless,
Adam
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In Russia bear give you hug!
 
fixer said:
this line seems interesting for mini kits where 550 would be a bit bulky. don't think i'd want it for a knife lanyard tho.

however, i'm curious about "fishing bank line". trot lines are not common out here, because you're limited to the number of hook/line/pole combos you can have in the water. the game wardens probably wouldn't approve of multiple hooks on one line with no pole, even tho without a pole it's probably within the letter of the law.

i searched for "bank line" on basspro.com and didn't find anything. i'm familiar with mason's line, but don't know if that's the same as "bank line" or not, and googling for "fishing bank line" didn't prove very enlightening. if someone could post some more info on that i'd be interested.
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Check "Seine twine" (google - "bank line cord")
 
Jeff: does this stuff hold knots? Google search -> Technora _rope_ holds knots well, but those are different construction (kermantle) and not PTFE coated.
 
this looks really cool. Can't wait to get some!
 
this cord really reminds me of amsteel or braided dyneema that I'm using for hammocks! Amsteel are being used as lightweight winch ropes and there was an experiment once to set the record for the world largest yoyo!

I wonder how much better this is considering amsteel is so much cheaper?
*edit, OK, I found out this cord will hold knots, amsteels slides open too easily and need to be spliced..
 
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R.A.T. said:
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Sorry, mixed up the buttons and do not put the translated phrase))). jumpmonkey everything correctly translated, thank you brother! For the photo I've seen that it is difficult to understand anything.
 
khtima said:
Sorry, mixed up the buttons and do not put the translated phrase))). jumpmonkey everything correctly translated, thank you brother! For the photo I've seen that it is difficult to understand anything.
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Not a problem bro. Glad I could help out.

God bless,
Adam
 
DYNEEMA ®, the fiber used in Amsteel is very strong and also less expensive, however it has one draw back that it has a rather low melting point. For many applications this is no big deal. When used in an application such as rappelling or friction cutting, where heat is present, there WILL be failure.
 
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