can you use paracord to string a recurve in an emergency situation?
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You can use anything to string an unstrung bow, even your bare hands with leverage... If you mean to use paracord as THE string, I would say yes depending on how much weight the string can bear. But if it's an emergency I would try anything honestly. If you want to test your "emergency string" I'd start slow by using a stringer to gently release the limb tension onto the paracord string. The knots you use would be the key factor I'd think. Strings can snap even with regular string, so just be careful and be ready for it. HA
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Either would be a good primary knife. The paracord wrapped knife does have the advantage of being a fixed blade (full tang) and having the paracord for emergency use.
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Hi Gatorman! Maureen here from The Friendly Swede:-) Apologies for the delayed answer! We do not recommend for this particular grenade paracord product that you re-braid it after use unless you are experienced doing so (many tutorials can be found online for countless instructional videos) We do have a DIY paracord kit that comes with a few simple knot instructions though that you may be interested instead. Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Paracord-Kit-firestarters-instructions/dp/B00KGNZBT6/. If I can be of any further help to you, please let me know at our customer service link here:
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Probably a little thick for regular food prep. I don't know what recurve means..
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Yes, now that I think about it you can buy a hand crank to cock your bow. Once cocked there is no holding the string. Crossbow would be perfect as long as you got the hand crank. Without that the crank it does take some effort to cocktail the bow. Hope this had helped you
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Depends on your overal length being used. Under weight, 550 paracord can stretch 1" per foot...slightly more if wet.
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I don't imagine that there would be any problem, since the straps that are intended for that purpose act like a small post at the point of contact with the elastics. However, the company makes a strap specifically designed for what you are asking about that has padding at the point of contact that is designed to relieve any harmful stress in the cords. The material that comes with the system shows how to quickly affix the strap to a post. IIRC, that strap is sold separately, but it is not expensive.R
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We strapped it upside down to a tac vest but leg strap will work too. Paracord is great for that.
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Hello, No, Paracord is not a climbing rope. Check "Mountain Climbing Gear" on Amazon for other companies that sell climbing rope. Good luck!
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I don't know anything about a video from the vendor. But there are many videos on youtube on how to string a bow. The stepthrough method is highly effective on this one, but is a little dangerous to both the bow and the archer if done incorrectly. The safest method is to use a bow stringer. Which is a device that fits on the tips loosely, you step on the rope with your foot, and pull the middle of the bow up. Bracing it enough to slip the string in the knocks. Hit up youtube and watch both methods before deciding which you are more comfortable with.
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Hi Darren, Most all 100% Nylon Paracord has a "minimum stretch" of about 30%. Paracord is designed for parachutes and must have some stretch built-in for the sudden loads it is expected to endure. I hope that helps. Bill... TOUGH-GRID
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Well from my experience Paracord either comes as Nylon Paracord or Polyester Paracord. They have the same "Break" strength but nylon is a bit more flexible and costs more. So to answer your question....Yes it is wrapped in paracord, I just don't know what material.
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I am sure you probably could in an emergency -like you could with a tin can. However, I would not want to rely on it. It would be awkward/dangerous with no handle. I have been camping many times and there are a lot of excellent purpose-built fire cooking products out there.
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I'd use the best paracord I could get. Be aware that there's a lot of inferior cord out there, looks the same but isn't. Do your homework on who you buy it from.
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I would think you might be able to use it in an absolute emergency to get down from somewhere. I would never use it as a mountain climbing rope though. It's about a quarter inch thick
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Personally, I'd only use paracord for climbing or descending IF I had no other choice of a better rope. While our cord is excellent and considered a great "emergency supply" it is not intended to be a climbing rope... even though many have used paracord for such in emergencies. There are thousands of uses for paracord but one should be prudent and cautious if their life is on the line. Bill... TOUGH-GRID
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That depends on use and care also what bow you have... properly waxed string with smooth waxed rails is the key to them lasting... standard strings are dacron D-50 but newer strings may be made from super braids or othermaterials. I have a string on a bow that is thirty years old but I don't shoot that one much that string is dacron by Ben Pearson. Crossbows are harder on strings than recurve bows. Start with Dacron since you are just beggining I assume, it is the cheapest and most plentiful. Keep the string and rails well waxed and Dacron should last a long time.