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.
1684602
I believe the weight rating on this hoist is ~500lbs. The straps are long and would easily fit around a 3' wide boat. I think it would work splendidly with your canoe.
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.
1173590
Yes, The grip is very strong, But I think the rail that you would connect to would have to be 1/2" or less. The clamp is very strong also, but you would need to torque the screw down fairly tight for it to stay in position on a boat. But, yes, I think that it would work out fairly well....
1114954
It's easily strong enough to hold a couple kayaks. Just tie them down. You'll be fine.
1080147
I can form a loop around my canoe to secure it to my racks and still have enough to go over it one more time and still have a bunch I have to wrap around the rack to keep it from flapping. Wrapped up the bundle is about the same size as the ratchet straps I have for my truck and those are rated at 16'
1204444
Hi,I carried an aluminum canoe on my 5 door golf using this rack once, so I think your kayak would be just fine. You'd need straps to tie down to the frame of your car though, obviously. This rack pretty much just serves as an offset so the kayak isn't riding right on the roof. I think if you wanted to secure the kayak without using rope etc. you'd have to find some special connection in addition to this rack.
848772
I am not exactly sure what specifically would make it good for kayaking but I use it when I am Stand Up Paddle Board racing. The only issue you might have with it is there is no cross piece that holds the two shoulder straps together so if you are doing some really rough kayaking, it might not stay secure on your shoulders, but if you are just paddling around, it would be fine.
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.
1157748
Its fairly wide, so I would say not super easy to tie any kind of knot. It would probably compromise some of the strength of the webbing where the knots were. Its very similar to seat belt strap material.
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.
2123235
I would say it depends on the stability of your shell. The airline tracks system can handle quite a load, probably easily the securing force for a canoe (even if the force is going a near-0 angle) if you don't mount it on your roof in a way the wind catches it to pull it upwards. If you use glue (polyurethane) and the supplied counterpieces, the tracks shouldn't be the problem - I would be more worried about the shell cracking if it's thin fibreglass.
432978
I don't see why not, it comes with a mount that you screw into your marine vehicle, but no anchor. I use two with my canoe, one for an anchor very similar to the one shown, and one with a mushroom anchor. if you use the right rope and anchor, you should be fine. It supports up to 1/2 inch rope.
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.
333710
We tied/toed it behind a canoe which worked perfectly. Not sure if tying it to something motorized would work..
66985
I used it to seal rain gutters. It may add a little protection to the bottom of Kayak. There is probably better products for what you are looking. Check your hardware store.
159024
Yes if you tie it on securely. Also, be sure to place the carrier under the canoe where it will balance correctly. My kayak tends to slip off if I don't position it just right.