Is this good for tying canoes and kayaks on vehicle. Need minimal stretch, weather resistance, strength to hold boats at 70 mph, secure knotting.
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If you use secure knots and tie the boats down tight, this cord would be more than good enough. I've seen my dad use old twine to secure a canoe to the top of a car and then make a highway trip, this cord is far superior The cord will be more than sufficent as long as your knots are correct
82355
I would use a ratchet-type tie down strap instead. I feel there would be too much stretch in this parachord
82356
Paracord is typically rated for 30% stretch (although Ithat is under some serious tension) . It will elongated over time under load (a feature to add some elasticity to a hanging paratrooper). As for the rest of the things you describe paracord won't mildew/mold and relatively weather resistant. The knots will hold but make sure you using knots that work well with slippery cord. At the very least you will want to throw an overhand knot at the running ends of your knots as stoppers. And strength shouldn't be an issue. You may want to use nylon straps as they will probably work better in this case. Paracord is typically rated for 30% stretch (although Ithat is under some serious tension) . It will elongated over time under load (a feature to add some elasticity to a hanging paratrooper). As for the rest of the things you describe paracord won't mildew/mold and relatively weather resistant. The knots will hold but make sure you using knots that work well with slippery cord. At the very least you will want to throw an overhand knot at the running ends of your knots as stoppers. And strength shouldn't be an issue. You may want to use nylon straps as they will probably work... » Read More Paracord is typically rated for 30% stretch (although Ithat is under some serious tension) . It will elongated over time under load (a feature to add some elasticity to a hanging paratrooper). As for the rest of the things you describe paracord won't mildew/mold and relatively weather resistant. The knots will hold but make sure you using knots that work well with slippery cord. At the very least you will want to throw an overhand knot at the running ends of your knots as stoppers. And strength shouldn't be an issue. You may want to use nylon straps as they will probably work better in this case. « Show Less
82357
Yes, with the right knots, but it would require excellent tie-down points on the equipment as well.
543318
Seem to be very strong, however I always use a tether to my helmet strap "just in case". I use them on my whitewater kayaking helmet and have not it fail yet. This includes capsizing and rolling up in my kayak
395475
This is not stiff, but it is strong. It should hold what you want to tie up.
552132
Sorry, I did not put any real strain on it other than as a strap for hanging a 60# kayak off the wall. Suggest you contact the manufacturer to get load limit/working load data. This stuff is strong, but since I don't have a clue what you are going to stress it to.....
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They are just nylon straps that form a loop, so you could conceivably arrange your kayaks in any form within the nylon straps. But I would suspect that they will tend to move around, so you may want to use bungie chords or some other fastener to "tie" the kayaks in place then wrap the nylon straps around the bundle of boats!
1655183
Its designed to hook over the gunwale of a boat. I would not use it for your purpose.
581425
All depends on how you plan to use it- for towing, anchoring, mooring, attaching fenders, ect. Sometimes you just need a length of rope on hand for surprises. It's hard to have too much good rope around. If this is a gift, it is a very nice rope and can be multipurpose.
1410002
Yes, I have used it for many projects, and it seems to be holding up. (I make paracord items and also bracelets) Hope that helps.
1742401
Yes it works great - I have done this kind of repair... Many kayaks are also made of the same materials. There are vids on youtube showing how to do the work.The kit also comes with fiberflex strips which work on most any plastic. It is a real good idea to watch the vid on that CD or is it a dvd, hmmm... anyhow watch it before you try fixing your boat. If you are in or near St Pete I will show you how if you want.
81438
Yes, you can use this to hold cargo in a canoe if you use the adhesive to install the net rather than the hardware/screws.
234116
I used it for assisted towing on a boat. It could help hauling heavy items and people. So far it has been reliable, but it has its own limitations in super heavy weights. Stock shocks are worst when it comes to towing.
243615
Yes, it should work well to secure yarn knots. It will stay flexible & waterproof. I use it to seal frayed ends on fabric all the time, especially on nylon straps when I cut them. Put a thin layer on, then work it in the fabric with a toothpick & wipe off excess, and when its semi-dry after several minutes, gently squeeze the fibers together with your finger tips to compress the fibers so the edge is nice 'n compact. Let dry for several days.
398743
Yes if the sail is dry for the first 24 hours to bond strongly, but I'd probably go with seam grip or aquaseal for a more permanent repair (also GearAid products).
591340
Don't think this particular canoe loader was designed for that much weight. My kayak is 85 lbs, and the bungee cord that holds it on probably is at it's limit. The problem isn't normal driving. Its emergency turns, panic stops stops. I put a ratchet strap at mid point in my pick up and another one on the roof rack.
2255322
I used it to attach weather stripping in my boat and it holds well even when wet so I would say yes
1116997
If it's in an area that's not in the way, yes! I use it on a boat and the clamp is very strong!
372715
The set I've purchased are strong and the price is well worth the item. I did have a problem with there not being a set of easy to understand instructions; in fact, there were no instructions at all. As I'm not very mechanically inclined, it presented a problem, yet I was blessed with being able to muddle through the installation. I couldn't find a phone number to call re: tech. support either. The "locking" devices work well, but present a struggle to install. Still, they are a great idea. Can they handle a canoe? I'm certain they could, but don't rely on the strap that comes with the package. As it is with climbing, three means of support are best. I would strongly suggest purchasing a set of kayak/stand up paddleboard carriers as well, should you be hauling them. Now, MY major issue is not the bars, as they are quite substantial. It's my mini-SUV, a 2008 Pontiac Torrent. Some engineers made it so the doggone bars end up being too close together (about 4 feet apart). Fine for a kayak I own, but questionable for my canoe. If you have a vehicle of my kind, the softer blocks to support a canoe would probably be your best bet. Again, it's a very good product for the money. :-)