Uses for Kevlar 'Paracord'??

[seraphim]

Ok, so it's not paracord, it's kevlar cord about the same diameter used by the Missus' old man at work to test mil kit, so once it's been used it gets binned! Middle seems to be a multitude of kevlar strands, very fine like fine hair almost, yellowish in colour. used it to strap some stuff down to the roof and it doesn't stretch or slip.

Each bit is about 10-11m long, Any ideas for what uses, he keeps his green beans up with it, talk about overkill! I hate the thought of it getting binned! I might just convince him to give the used stuff to me and horde it anyway!

 

[mark wood]

Bulletproof bracelets a-la Wonderwoman

Ok, so it's not paracord, it's kevlar cord about the same diameter used by the Missus' old man at work to test mil kit, so once it's been used it gets binned! Middle seems to be a multitude of kevlar strands, very fine like fine hair almost, yellowish in colour. used it to strap some stuff down to the roof and it doesn't stretch or slip.

Each bit is about 10-11m long, Any ideas for what uses, he keeps his green beans up with it, talk about overkill! I hate the thought of it getting binned! I might just convince him to give the used stuff to me and horde it anyway!

 

[The Big Lebowski]

Bowdrill Hammocking, Ridgeline, Ummm... I'll get back.

al.

 

[dave53]

hi seraphim if theres any spare i wouldnt mind 3 or4 lengths of it to try out on the old hammock to see if its any good for that regards dave

 

[slowworm]

I've seen a way of making fire that involves 'sawing' with a piece of string on a fire board. An ember builds up on top but you need some tough fireproof sting otherwise it'll melt before an ember is made. Kevlar 'Paracord' sounds ideal.

 

[jackcbr]

hi seraphim if theres any spare i wouldnt mind 3 or4 lengths of it to try out on the old hammock to see if its any good for that regards dave

Ditto please

 

[horsevad]

What are the specifications on the Kevlar "paracord"?

Kevlar fibres don't take to well to bending, so normal knots and bends cannot be used - if you are to retain any normal breaking strain limit.

Kevlar has been used to make emergency rappelling cord.

I always carry such a small roll of 35meters 3mm Dyneema SK-75 cord in the back pocket, for emergency rapelling and other self-rescue situations. Has proven to be worthwhile in at least two incidents, where I was able to assist others in possible life-threatening situations.

//Kim Horsevad

 

[pauljm116]

hi seraphim if theres any spare i wouldnt mind 3 or4 lengths of it to try out on the old hammock to see if its any good for that regards dave

Me too please, if you can spare it. Will pay postage etc etc.

 

[ged]

Horsevad is right about tight bends in Kevlar. If you tie knots in it and use it to support your weight, make sure you don't have far to fall!

Because it is fairly heat resistant, people use it for wicks. See for example

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_poi#Fire_poi

 

[bilmo-p5]

Kevlar fibres don't take to well to bending, so normal knots and bends cannot be used - if you are to retain any normal breaking strain limit.

Kevlar has been used to make emergency rappelling cord.

and

Horsevad is right about tight bends in Kevlar. If you tie knots in it and use it to support your weight, make sure you don't have far to fall!

Given that AFAIK rappelling involves subjecting a rope to sharp bends under load, doesn't that make it a poor choice, emergency or not?

 

[the interceptor boy]

try make yourself a Viking belt or a sling for your knives. any spare please donate to me and I make a belt for myself and hammocking.will reimburse for pp. cheers the interceptor boy.