So I can use this for mountain and wall climbing?
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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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No paracord should be used as primary secondary or belay. paracord is meant to be for survival and last ditch tool or stripped and used as fishing twine even tourniquets or even other items like snares or securing gear, for climbing you need a good type high quality braided rope or dry or standard rope
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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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There is a difference between the tensile strength of a rope and its safe working load. Tensile strength is the force required to break it. Generally, you want to maintain a 10:1 safety margin (some suggest a 15:1) for a safe working load. For instance, this cord breaks (tensile strength) at 750lbs, so the working load would be 75lbs. Also, remember that anytime you tie a knot in the cord, you weaken the cord/rope by a certain percentage. Some knots can reduce the load by as much as 50%. That means this cord has an approximate safe working load of 75lbs. So, NO, it isn't suitable for climbing. Will it work? Possibly, but I wouldn't want to find out.... There is a difference between the tensile strength of a rope and its safe working load. Tensile strength is the force required to break it. Generally, you want to maintain a 10:1 safety margin (some suggest a 15:1) for a safe working load. For instance, this cord breaks (tensile strength) at 750lbs, so the working load would be 75lbs. Also, remember that anytime you tie a knot in the cord, you weaken the cord/rope by a certain percentage. Some knots can reduce the load by as much as 50%. That means this cord has an approximate safe working load of 75lbs. So, NO, it... » Read More There is a difference between the tensile strength of a rope and its safe working load. Tensile strength is the force required to break it. Generally, you want to maintain a 10:1 safety margin (some suggest a 15:1) for a safe working load. For instance, this cord breaks (tensile strength) at 750lbs, so the working load would be 75lbs. Also, remember that anytime you tie a knot in the cord, you weaken the cord/rope by a certain percentage. Some knots can reduce the load by as much as 50%. That means this cord has an approximate safe working load of 75lbs. So, NO, it isn't suitable for climbing. Will it work? Possibly, but I wouldn't want to find out.... « Show Less
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This cord is strong but not of the strength required to hold the body weight of a fully grown person. It's thinner than a climbing rope and I would not trust it for that purpose. If you are not sure, don't buy it. Get more experience and KNOW what you need .
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No, NEVER! (well, in an emergency, but only if a life is on the line and there is no there means available). The STATIC load is rated for 750 lbs. Mountaineering rope is rated for DYNAMIC loading... i.e. the stress it takes when it arrests a fall, usually in the several thousands of lbs. Even then, mountaineering rope needs to be changed out after so many such arrests.
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NEVER use this rope for actual climbing. Only for utility use. For mountain and wall climbing ropes, use ropes designed for that particular purpose. Yes they are more expensive, but your life is on the line. For more information about climbing ropes, contact a well respected outdoor store. Better yet try finding a local climbing club or indoor wall climbing place. Please be careful in your future climbing ventures.
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No. Definitely not. Climbing rope is rated to around 5000lbs and features a thick outer mantel to protect the very stretchy inner cores. Climbing on this stuff would be signing your own death certificate. Climbing falls or accidently shock loading a cord by a fall even as short as a few inches creates an enormous amount of force which this cord is not at all intended for. Shorter lengths of climbing rope are available on Amazon and you need proper training and lots of experience before venturing out and using it, but beware, many have fallen for the siren call of rock climbing.
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If you are asking this..... please, PLEASE, don't attempt big wall and mountain climbing on your own.... ur gonna die.... find some experienced climbing buddies, join a club, read a book on it at least....
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I've use it to mount it on a walking staff so that I can glance at the GPS while hiking. Use your imagination, the possibilities are endless.
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Also you may want to consider a fighting knife or knives. Easier to handle and you have a better chance of NOT getting it stuck in a wall. Lol
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I only use this for geocaching, but I think it would be good for hiking and bike riding too.
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I have used it to climb trees without problems. It is very tough . my weight is 170 pounds.
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Yes, dont buy if you will attach it to road bike or mountain bike. I returned mine after my phone damage, does not secure, get the bm works
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I use this with my whole body weight (200lb give or take). No signs of wear. I would think you should be fine. I don't think I'd go mountain climbing with it or anything...
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You can you might have to do some fitting with it. I use mine for hunting so I can carry all my gear on me.
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I think it could but it's way over built for that. Also, with so many adjustment points, etc., I'd go for something else with more basic X - Y - Z adjustment options. I'm a pretty handy guy myself and I'd never use this device, at this price point for such a basic use age. Just my 2 cents.Hey Bryan, I buy a lot of stuff from these guys as well. See if they might have something that might work:http://www.seismicaudiospeakers.com/search?query=wall+mount
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Hey, M R:It's Darren Wright from Paracord 550 MilSpec (TM). Thanks for your question!Paracord is very strong and durable, especially for the small diameter of the cord. However, it's not at all made for mountain climbing. The lines used for mountain climbing are much heavier and sturdier than Paracord. Hope this helps!Darren
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Mount on mount can be done , BUT the stability is bad and could cause injury. Its a chance I'm not willing to take.
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It's lightweight so it's good for point and shoots, cell phones, and the GoPro but if you are going to use it with a DSLR you might want something a little beefier. Maybe more like this one: http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-WT1003-67-Inch-Monopod/dp/B00FAYL1YU/
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This strap while great to walk around all day with without getting tired would not be good for climbing up on rocks. It works well in a standing or setting position but you would destroy your camera trying to climb rocks with it. You need a padded camera case for the climbing as you are describing. Most likely a backpack type so you are not banging the camera against the rocks all day.
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Yes you can. As someone else said, it does not have legs. Best to mount on a wall - high up.
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You definitely can, the grip bar is pretty strong. Not sure what the max is, but you can easily go higher then 100.
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I would say no if you have a climber. We used it before my son could walk to climb. If I used it now..my son is 18 months old.. Hed tear it to shreds!
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Yes you can but it's limited. Can't go too high on the elevation but that shudnt matter if you have a scope