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2. Parachute cord - Wikipedia

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   Parachute cord (also paracord or 550 cord when referring to type-III paracord) is a lightweight nylon kernmantle rope originally used in the suspension lines of parachutes. This cord is now used as a general purpose utility cord. This versatile cord was used by astronauts during the 82nd Space Shuttle mission to repair the Hubble Space ...

3. Kernmantle rope - Wikipedia

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   Dynamic ropes manufactured for climbing are tested by the UIAA. A test of "single" standard rope involves tying an 80 kg (176 pound) weight to the end of a length of rope. This weight is then dropped 5 meters (16½ feet) on 2.7 meters (9 feet) of rope, with the rope running over a rounded surface simulating that of a standard carabiner. This ...

4. Rope - Wikipedia

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   Rope may be constructed of any long, stringy, fibrous material (e.g., rattan, a natural material), but generally is constructed of certain natural or synthetic fibres. [1] [2] [3] Synthetic fibre ropes are significantly stronger than their natural fibre counterparts, they have a higher tensile strength, they are more resistant to rotting than ropes created from natural fibres, and they can be ...

5. Rope (unit) - Wikipedia

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   The Byzantine equivalent, the schoinion or "little rope", varied between 60 and 72 Greek feet depending upon the location. The Thai sen of 20 Thai fathoms or 40 m also means and is translated "rope". The Somerset rope was a former English unit used in drainage and hedging. It was 20 feet (now precisely 6.096 m). [1] [2]

6. Dynamic rope - Wikipedia

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   Unlike most climbing equipment, dynamic ropes do not have a rated tensile breaking strength. Instead, the strength of a rope is tested by the number of standard test falls a rope can sustain before breaking. The test falls use an 80 kg weight for single ropes (55 kg for half ropes), and a fall factor of 1.7 (4 meter fall on 2.3 meters of rope ...

7. How to Jump Rope for Weight Loss, and the Equipment You’ll ...

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   Punk Rope sells a variety of colorful ropes for $9.99; or try one of Prevention’s other favorite jump ropes. ️ Lightweight shoes: You’ll also need a comfortable pair of lightweight shoes.