+Highland Horde Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 does any body know where you can buy 550 paracord in Canada? Nova Scotia preferably. Quote Link to comment
+The Marathon Man Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Google 550 Paracord and you will find what you need I did and found lots of places selling it Quote Link to comment
7rxc Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 (edited) does any body know where you can buy 550 paracord in Canada? Nova Scotia preferably. Of course it matters just what your definition of paracord is... I see some awful stuff that is listed as paracord, but isn't... seems to have become a generic for 1/8 inch accessory stuff from camping shops. Of course REAL 550 would be Type III suspension line, and would be available through any parachute rigging shop or supplier... I don't know the market there... My source retired not long after I did... but you can usually order as much as you want from ParaGear and other suppliers. New chutes use a lot of different materials since I was rigging... there are lots of good cordage from other sources as well... depending on what you wish to do with it... There was a posting on another forum G topics I think about someone selling 'survival straps' made of Type III in colours plus other products... but those were very pricy for less than 24 feet of cord. edit: www.survivalstraps.com Doug Edited January 1, 2010 by 7rxc Quote Link to comment
+DyverDown Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 When I was out in gagetown NB there was a place nearby (Oromocto I think) - Canadian Peacekeepers... they would be able to sell you some probably http://www.cpgear.com/ Cheers, Happy new year does any body know where you can buy 550 paracord in Canada? Nova Scotia preferably. Of course it matters just what your definition of paracord is... I see some awful stuff that is listed as paracord, but isn't... seems to have become a generic for 1/8 inch accessory stuff from camping shops. Of course REAL 550 would be Type III suspension line, and would be available through any parachute rigging shop or supplier... I don't know the market there... My source retired not long after I did... but you can usually order as much as you want from ParaGear and other suppliers. New chutes use a lot of different materials since I was rigging... there are lots of good cordage from other sources as well... depending on what you wish to do with it... There was a posting on another forum G topics I think about someone selling 'survival straps' made of Type III in colours plus other products... but those were very pricy for less than 24 feet of cord. Doug Quote Link to comment
+Niknodders Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 does any body know where you can buy 550 paracord in Canada? Nova Scotia preferably. Hey, Army Navy on Agricola sells similar stuff for $5/100 feet. I don't think it is 100% Paracord but may do what we need. The other store I called in Elmsdale were not quite sure what I was talking about. Brad Quote Link to comment
+Highland Horde Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 does any body know where you can buy 550 paracord in Canada? Nova Scotia preferably. Hey, Army Navy on Agricola sells similar stuff for $5/100 feet. I don't think it is 100% Paracord but may do what we need. The other store I called in Elmsdale were not quite sure what I was talking about. Brad lol...I was just talking to them... Quote Link to comment
+ToonAl Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 have you checked the mec (mountain equipment coop) there is a store in halifax or online at mec.ca I am not sure they have paracord specifically but they do have various types of climbing ropes. Again I guess it depends on your specific application. alb Quote Link to comment
+Ducky Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Here's a mail order place with lots of colours Para-cord.com Quote Link to comment
+DustyWalker Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Here's a mail order place with lots of colours Para-cord.com I saw it at Canadian Tire in Grand Falls last weekend. Quote Link to comment
7rxc Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I saw it at Canadian Tire in Grand Falls last weekend. One has to be careful... the name paracord is used broadly sometimes. Sort of like aspirin, rollerblades etc. Just because someone sells it as paracord, and there are lots cording types sold that way, doesn't make it Type III suspension line (or similar). I've never seen CTC sell anything that was Mil Spec. They have sold the 'camping use' braided stuff... and a lot better cordage. Often the big difference is what you CAN'T SEE. Doug Quote Link to comment
+murfster Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I looked at www.survivalstraps.com Does anyone know how to tie cord like that so you could make your own? DIY Murfster Quote Link to comment
+Highland Horde Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 just do a search on youtube for paracord bracelet...the weave they use is the cobra weave but there are lots of different ones....they all seem pretty easy.... Quote Link to comment
+murfster Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 just do a search on youtube for paracord bracelet...the weave they use is the cobra weave but there are lots of different ones....they all seem pretty easy.... Thanks, That was fast! Quote Link to comment
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