Has anyone actually seen a GENUINE tensile strength test of this stuff? If so what was the breaking strength?
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We've seen results from an independent test facility. They performed their tests at the end of 2013. They lowest weight at which the cord broke was just over 800 lbs, and the highest weight was just under 900 lbs. If you read the feedback comments here, you will find several other folks who performed their own tests and got similar results.
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I only used it once. It is very well made. I can't imagine it breaking. It chafed a dead iPod with life to spare.
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I only use it around camp and for hanging moose quarters which weigh about 150 lbs. For something that my life depended on, I'd want to know the break strength. So I don't know.
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Yes, it is very durable and holds zero excellent. There is a video on youtube of a guy torture testing it, and its amazing the abuse it can take! I encourage you to check it out.
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I ordered one, it came in broken. I got a second one... same. So I never got one to see. I can tell you it was not sturdy enough to make it through delivery process. Best of luck.
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I've used then to pull the entire stack (200lbs) on a cable machine and they help it for multiple sets. So if that's any indication of their strength then you should be good.
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It looks like a thin sheet of fiberglass. Pretty strong, have not had an issue with that. Probably better than aluminum, as it will flex a bit if dropped, and not take a set.
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I can't speak for others but I've used this pretty heavily since I got it about a month ago and it seems very strong. I can see where someone could break it though...the hinges and panels are from the same molded plastic so if you're very rough with it or bend it improperly it will definitely snap.
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I say it is strong enough. But, since you're a bit worried. You are better off reinforce it use some packaging tapes.
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Unfortunately, it is not strong, but it's enough for me I think. Hope that helps.
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Sorry, but I don't know the percent strength. I checked the box sorry again.
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My opinion is the strenght it takes before the strap may be break. It's tested good up to the breaking point of??
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This is a great question, but a little disingenuous. You don't have to be in an emergency and use it to know if it's a good product or not. I've tested the cutting portion on a piece of material with the same consistency and tensile strength as a standard seatbelt. I've also applied the hammer portion to a piece of glass (although it was not auto glass, I have no doubt that it would work the same), and it broke it with ease.
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Yes to me it's much stronger a more durable you can get more details at www.chemicalguys.com or check out on YouTube.
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Mountain and wall climbing ropes are made for these activities. It's more than tensile strength, it has a lot to do with the stretch of the rope so it's not as hard of landing. There is also another rating which I forget the name but it's the force of a falling weight. This stuff is great and is the right kine of paracord for all sorts of things but I wouldn't put my life or safety on the line without better info. But to answer your question this stuff is strong, strong, strong.
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may variables to this question. When did you buy it, who did you buy it from, standard use?Amazon will return if defective upon purchase. Mine has been work good & strong for the last 10 months daily.
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I've had mine for a few months and use it weekly. So far so good. But if it were to break, I would get a sturdier, stronger version @ www.violetwands.com.