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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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   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 process is repeated until the rope breaks.

4. Toggle rope - Wikipedia

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   The toggle rope was also used by US Army Rangers [5] and Australia in the Vietnam War as the fibre rope assembly, single leg, polyester fibre, 1in circ. 9ft long [6] [7] Later variants of the nylon rope lacked the toggle and was 10mm x 4m long and was stored in a 1 ft long coil when stashed away. Modern day issued variants are the Platatac ...

5. A ropeless jump rope? Skip into shape with this weighted ...

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   All this can be yours — well, at least the ropeless jump rope can — for just $13. (Photo: Amazon)

6. Hank (unit of measure) - Wikipedia

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   While hanks may differ by manufacturer and by product, a skein is usually considered 1/6th of a hank (either by weight or by length). One source identifies a skein of stranded cotton as being 8.25 yards (7.54 m), of tapestry wool as being 10 yards (9.1 m), and crewel wool as being 33 yards (30 m).

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

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   While jumping rope is a valuable tool for weight loss, it is just one part of the plan. "A great workout program should also include some form of strength/resistance training ," says Keepman.