Is this good for tying canoes and kayaks on vehicle. Need minimal stretch, weather resistance, strength to hold boats at 70 mph, secure knotting.
82354
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.
110223
it depends on the length of the kayak and roof racks. i use them on my 2011 escape with 15 and 17 foot boats. i don't use front and back ties either, just the ones from the saddle. i do have them as far apart as the roof racks will allow and the long boat will "bob' a bit if it's real windy. i've never had any problems.
1958010
I use these to tie down motorcycle also. Recommend two (2) on each bike to make sure it stays in place. The hooks attach to tie downs on the trailer, they are of adequate size for that purpose.
2636
I don't think so. I really think this is best suited for a kayak. That happens to be what i use if for. It may depend on how flat the bottom of your canoe is.
1655183
Its designed to hook over the gunwale of a boat. I would not use it for your purpose.
1179424
I wouldn't put anything that requires stability. When I carried my kayak on it, it wouldn't really work well without a strap from the front and the rear of the kayak. A cargo carrier seems like a dangerous proposition with this carrier and I would highly advise against it.This is mostly designed to keep a solid object from damaging your car, not truly securing something.
1885427
Come on look at the strength of this size rope. If your boat must be held by one of these lines only then NO but as you are looking to tie your boat off with 5 lines yes they will do the job. Just remember the breaking strength which for nylon line like this is 900lbs x circumference squared x 2.5 in this 3/8" diameter case it would be 900x(3.14x.375)2 x2.5 = 3,123 lbs. each line. This formula can be used for any diameter. The factor of 2.5 is for nylon, Dacron is 2.0 and Polypropylene is 1.4 and Manila rope is 1.0Knowing this you can determine any line/rope's breaking point and in your case with 5 lines it will be OK for your 5,000 lbs slipped boat. Come on look at the strength of this size rope. If your boat must be held by one of these lines only then NO but as you are looking to tie your boat off with 5 lines yes they will do the job. Just remember the breaking strength which for nylon line like this is 900lbs x circumference squared x 2.5 in this 3/8" diameter case it would be 900x(3.14x.375)2 x2.5 = 3,123 lbs. each line. This formula can be used for any diameter. The factor of 2.5 is for nylon, Dacron is 2.0 and Polypropylene is 1.4 and Manila rope is 1.0Knowing this you can determine any line/rope's breaking point and... » Read More Come on look at the strength of this size rope. If your boat must be held by one of these lines only then NO but as you are looking to tie your boat off with 5 lines yes they will do the job. Just remember the breaking strength which for nylon line like this is 900lbs x circumference squared x 2.5 in this 3/8" diameter case it would be 900x(3.14x.375)2 x2.5 = 3,123 lbs. each line. This formula can be used for any diameter. The factor of 2.5 is for nylon, Dacron is 2.0 and Polypropylene is 1.4 and Manila rope is 1.0Knowing this you can determine any line/rope's breaking point and in your case with 5 lines it will be OK for your 5,000 lbs slipped boat. « Show Less
1606769
If your canoe is under 150 pounds it probably will be okay. I hauled a 7" X 9" X 10' railroad tie approximates 100 pounds at it worked great. I have two Kayaks. One is 39 pounds and the other is 48 pounds. It handles them with ease.. the strap that comes with it to strap the canoe or kayak to it is adjustable for larger than my kayaks.
1114954
It's easily strong enough to hold a couple kayaks. Just tie them down. You'll be fine.
831296
I am not sure what the diameter is but it is the same as a ski rope. I have two and both have been used for anchoring kayaks. We have tied up to six kayaks on the Gulf Of Mexico and had no problems. The rope and the anchor should be fine for kayak and small boats. You will not be able to break it by pulling on it, unless you a superhero.
212795
can this product easily be clamped and still be safe for hauling a paddleboard and a kayak?
1796701
not unless you want to plummet to your death. Just saying, it is very light duty great for kayak rigging.
2026282
The straps that go around the Kayak are very long, probably too long. I tied mine in a knot because I didn't like or trust the plastic buckles. I also added a secondary piece of rope from hook to hook that hang below the strap in case the strap lets go it won't fall on my car. You don't want the kayak hanging just on the rope sling as it might leave a crease in the kayak over time, use the wide straps to spread out the load. I love mine but wounder how log the rope will last due to the pulley lock system. I can always replace the rope.
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.
982124
While not intended for climbing use, I and others have successfully used it to rappel to show that it could be used in emergency situations. However, there are several issues with it; just because it is rated at 550 lb. break strength doesn't mean it always holds that amount; Google "rope strength" and check out "working load," which is much less than breaking strength (most climbers ropes are rated at several thousand pounds breaking strength/tensile strength), also that knots weaken the tensile strength of rope (some knots worse than others, and can reduce the strength by as much as 50%), and people don't count in the "shock" factor which happens when you slip a little or put "sudden" weight on a cord, which greatly increases the weight over the normal weight and can snap it, or consider what might happen if you have the cord wrapped around a sharp or abrasive object, further increasing the risk of failure. In other words, I would advise doing lots of research and being in a situation where ALL you have is 550 cord and you MUST escape by rappelling before you should ever even attempt it. There are a few YouTube vids of people rappelling on a single strand of 550 cord, but it's a huge risk and is NOT recommended. Having tested it myself and knowing how careful I am, I personally am comfortable with the notion of using it in an emergency, but I will try to double/triple (or more) the cord if possible before rappelling. (On a recently aired survival show, two guys used a single strand of paracord to rappel down a sheet of ice, and they were big; I am 6'5/230lbs.). If I had to guess, an inexperienced person rappelling from over 50 ft. over a hard surface on a single strand would have about a 60% chance of survival; decide if that sounds good enough to you.
1603905
I don't think you will like this for towing your boat. I only used mine one time, and that was only about 400 ft on grass moving a 3500 lb camper using a small tractor. It felt very loose and wobbly and I wouldn't have used it if I had time to find something else. I was only going about 3 mph. It made enough torque to bend a hitch adaptor I was using so I can imagine it might be able to damage itself. A non-adjustable shank with the drop or rise you need is probably a better idea.
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.....