j_ung
Sep 10, 2011, 3:32 PM
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OhioClimber20 wrote: I found a really good sale on paracord, im new to the whole climbing thing and didnt know if it was good for lead climbing and top rope. Could someone help me out please? It comes with the diameter of 5/32-Inches.
From your profile pic, you look pretty young, so I'll spare you the sarcasm. 5/32 is about the width of a shoelace. Granted, 550 cord is much stronger than the average shoelace, but still, no, you cannot use it for tying in and climbing. There's a 100% chance you'll hit the ground the first time you weight it. Even assuming it doesn't break, your belayer will be unable to hold it. If you want a rope for climbing, you have to bite the bullet and buy a climbing rope.
(This post was edited by j_ung on Sep 10, 2011, 3:33 PM)
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