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Paracord Ropes: 8 Factors to Consider When Choosing

Article Category: Recreation

Author Name: Art Saborio

During World War II, paracord ropes were only used as suspension lines for the military's parachutes. That event changed the way paracord ropes are being used nowadays.

A paracord rope can be categorized as of the 6 types: I, IA, II, IIA, III, and IV. Which among them will you pick? If you still don't know, then here are 8 factors to consider when choosing the right one.

Strength

The strength of a paracord rope is based on how much weight it can pull.

Type I is used for pulling objects that weigh 100 pounds or less. Type III is used for pulling objects that weigh 500 pounds. For objects that weigh 43 kilograms, type IA should be used. If you want to pull objects that weigh 225 pounds, use type IIA. Objects that weigh 750 pounds should be pulled by a type IV paracord rope. Type II is used for pulling objects that weigh 400 pounds.

Length

Though a paracord rope can be cut according to the kind of length that you want, its length usually ranges from 165 feet to 1, 050 feet.

Type IV is 165 feet long, while type I is 950 feet long. Type III is 225 feet long and type II is 265 feet long. Type IA is 1, 050 feet long, whereas type IIA is 495 feet long.

Type of material used

There are 9 types of materials that are used to create a paracord rope: polyethylene, sisal, nylon, polyester, polypropylene, twine, cotton, and manila.

Sisal can hold knots for light-duty activities. Polyethylene is weak compared to the other types of paracord rope. Nylon can withstand abrasion and chemical damage, but its strands will unravel if they are not melted together. Polyester can resist sunlight, abrasion, and fungi. Polypropylene is good for maritime use because it is waterproof. Twine is easy to grip. Cotton rope is easy to bend and twist because of its softness. Manila is resistant against sunlight and is very easy to tie.

Cost

Paracord ropes that are made of manila, cotton, twine, polyethylene, and sisal are cheap. The ones that are made of polyester, nylon, and polypropylene, are a bit expensive.

Durabilty

Paracord ropes have long-life expectancy. They can be used over and over again while maintaining their flexibility.

Versatility

A paracord rope can be used for making shelters, shoelaces, fishing lines, water bottle holders, dog collars, bracelets, hammocks, key chains, animal snares, and rifle slings.

Design

Paracord ropes can be used to make key chains, belts, bracelets, and necklaces with these 4 design types: the crown sinnet pattern, caterpillar sinnet pattern, and the wide Solomon bar pattern.

The crown sinnet pattern is created by weaving a series of crown knots in alternate directions. Three to four of the paracord rope's inner strands are usually needed to make this pattern.

The caterpillar sinnet pattern is a series of chain loops that are weaved together with one inner strand.

The wide Solomon bar pattern is characterized by a thin and wide braid that is weaved with two inner strands.

Color

Bright-colored paracord ropes such as white and yellow go well with clothes that have neutral colors like beige and navy blue. Black paracord ropes can complement outfits that have bright-printed patterns.

Now that you know how to choose the right paracord rope with these 8 factors, have you already decided which one you want to buy?

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