one born every minute?

[Mr_Yarrow]

or rather the 17 people who have bid on this item;

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Paracord-Surv...ryZ19296QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

am I the only one that thinks this is extortionate amount of money for what it is?

 

[Goose]

Completely extortionate, I am off out to buy some paracord for the kids to make them!

 

[match]

For anyone wanting to make one of these - instructions are here:

http://bns-code.org/?view=pages&id=5

edit: Looking at the ebay one, this doesn't even seem to be one you can quickly unravel to get at the cord!

 

[Goose]

And for variations on the theme, http://www.boondoggleman.com/the_projects3.htm
They all seem to work with paracord and I would assume leather as well as the little plastic strings.

 

[mark a.]

I was wondering how a bracelet could be "practical" - I didn't realise that the idea is that you can unwind the bracelet to use the cord.

Still, £20 seems rather steep.

 

[match]

See also the Slatts Rescue Belt Knot:

http://www.slatts.fsworld.co.uk/slatts-knot.htm

 

[troyka]

thats a bit of a rip off but a cool idea, i think i will learn how to make them and get one of my youth groups to make their own..

Ian

 

[outdoorcode]

agree its a nice idea, but perfect for low profile in the outdoors? its not as if paracord is offensive and you need to hide it is it , but top idea for emergency carry.

 

[Mr_Yarrow]

definitely a good idea, but its the price that caught my eye!

 

[Marts]

I started making a paracord belt a while back. Then I thought that the problem is that my belt tends to hold up my trousers and have knives and pouches attached to it - could be a bit of a pain if you're out and about and need the cord.
The bracelet Idea seems a more practical one.
But £20 you won't see me parting with

 

[troyka]

well once i got past the starting knot which stumped me for a short while, i managed to git one going with some cord i had in my tent bag..

my first attempt twisted and i found that it was due to me keeping the same pattern of tieing, and not varying the over and under knots.. it will make sence if you have a go. by the 4th knot you will see if its st8 or twisted.
i can see me making a few zip pullers and a key chain or 2..


Ian

 

[Lurch]

As with any item, it is only worth what some schmuck is daft enough to pay for it.

 

[AJB]

Great – I’m thinking of selling some of gear on EBay. I have a number of surplus tactical, multipurpose, waterproof, ultra light, storage systems.

Can be used for storage of kit, improvised head gear, fuel, floatation device, water carrier, transporting food/equipment etc.

Ultra light and compressible – always carry one for emergency situations.

Material: plastic

Cost: £35

Description: Bag (with Tesco’s on the side)

Perfect for: Muppets!

 

[troyka]

i used the instructions posted here by someone, and made a keychain. but i dont know how to finnish off the loose ends any one know how?

thanks
Ian

pic here.. http://public.fotki.com/hurst/caminstuff/

 

[Goose]

i used the instructions posted here by someone, and made a keychain. but i dont know how to finnish off the loose ends any one know how?

thanks
Ian

pic here.. http://public.fotki.com/hurst/caminstuff/

On a lanyard it twisted and cant remember how it is finished, have you tried going back along the last few knots? Like a back splice.

 

[ilovemybed]

Try rebraiding it with a shorter central loop, and braiding it all the way to the end so there's only a tiny loop left. Then pass both loose strings through the loop, one through each way. Then you can tie off the loose ends using a neat knot of some kind? That will give you a secure braid, and if you leave a gap between the braid and the knot you'll have a loop at the end so you can hang the keyring up if you like. You could also put a bead or two on each loose end if you wanted?

Hope that helps,

Neil

 

[troyka]

thanks, i will try another soon, but i finnished it with a bead and some tied ends.
see both pics http://public.fotki.com/hurst/caminstuff/

 

[troyka]

sorry for hyjacking the thread!

but her is my next attempt with the first at a key chain im happier with the finnish on this.... maybe i can sell it on ebays 5p listing day on thurs..

hehe

ian
both the chains
http://public.fotki.com/hurst/caminstuff/keych2.html