3.7mm para cord V 3.6mm

[mountainm]

Ok, I realise I could save some weight downsizing to the 3.6mm stuff. But what are the disadvantages?

M

 

[Man of Tanith]

a certain level of obsessiveness?

 

[mountainm]

The question is do I like my para cord thin like spaghetti, or thick like vermicelli?

 

[Bushwhacker]

Nobody uses 3.7mm since Ray had some 3.6mm in his possibles pouch during a 30 second interview on Loose Women last week. Noob!

 

[JAG009]

3.6mm one less inner braid ,now that could mean life or death


Jason

 

[mountainm]

Perhaps I need to restring my parachute.

 

[pauljm116]

I always used 3.7mm, but switched to 3.6mm recently and shaved 0.005 grams on my pack weight. So glad I went ultralight weight.

 

[Perrari]

What Ray was on loose women ? **** I missed it !

Nobody uses 3.7mm since Ray had some 3.6mm in his possibles pouch during a 30 second interview on Loose Women last week. Noob!

 

[JAG009]

I always used 3.7mm, but switched to 3.6mm recently and shaved 0.005 grams on my pack weight. So glad I went ultralight weight.

So you said you saved 0.0005g is that per metre, if so thats some weight saving


Jason

 

[Bushwhacker]

I've actually modified my 3.7mm by removing half a strand to make it 3.65mm. Best of both worlds!

 

[Man of Tanith]

This thread is already very silly

 

[mountainm]

I've actually modified my 3.7mm by removing half a strand to make it 3.65mm. Best of both worlds!

We need a tutorial on that please

 

[JAG009]

We need a tutorial on that please

Yes with pics and a you tube clip

 

[mountainm]

This thread is already very silly

Can we keep it on topic please.

 

[Robbi]

whats the difference in diameter of these cords ? is there an advantage with a smaller diameter for threading through eyes etc or is there an advantage with the larger diameter for grippyness in said eyes ?

if there is one less inner core, is there a significant cost saving ? which would be useful if you are on a budget.

is the 3.6 stuff available over here or do you have to add the cost of shipping ?

anyone got a link ?

 

[Harvestman]

Ok, I realise I could save some weight downsizing to the 3.6mm stuff. But what are the disadvantages?

M

Obviously, the 3.6 is considerably (0.1mm) thinner, and I think you lose about 0.0005KN in breaking strain. Depends whether you hammock fabric is 1mm or 1.5mm thick as to whether this is important.

 

[British Red]

0.0005KN in breaking strain.

Which kind of strain? Static?

 

[Samon]

Nobody uses 3.7mm since Ray had some 3.6mm in his possibles pouch during a 30 second interview on Loose Women last week. Noob!

Haha! best thing said today!

 

[Perrari]

Harvestman is wrong anyway, it's 0.00045 Kn Statnamic !! (maybe I just invented a new word ?)

Which kind of strain? Static?

 

[mountainm]

Wow, someone's selling 3.5mm on fleabay. They claim strength isn't compromised.