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Offline DiGi

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parachute cord for long tiller string
« on: May 08, 2011, 08:58:39 pm »
Where would one go about finding this elusive parachute cord? I have looked at hardwear stores and can not find any. I would be willing to go the Amazon route if someone could give me a brand and a decent price range to know how to buy. Thanks in advance!!!
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Offline Jude

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Re: parachute cord for long tiller string
« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2011, 09:09:23 pm »
Army surplus stores
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: parachute cord for long tiller string
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2011, 09:17:31 pm »
I use sash cord which is available at most hardware stores. Jawge
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Offline Ifrit617

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Re: parachute cord for long tiller string
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2011, 09:48:06 pm »
I suprisonly found some at gander mouain just a couple days ago in the boat section.... I tend to use #36 mason line for my long string though cause it's alot cheaper than 550 and works real good. I use one strand for bows up to 50#  and two for bows over that.

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Re: parachute cord for long tiller string
« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2011, 10:49:27 pm »
Quote from: George Tsoukalas on May 08, 2011, 09:17:31 pm
I use sash cord which is available at most hardware stores. Jawge
I have searched for this cord on my local chain hardware stores (Ace, Home Depot, Lowes) and they don't say they have it.
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: parachute cord for long tiller string
« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2011, 11:55:07 pm »
I bought some from a Tru Value Store years ago. They have it.I checked on line Try curtain cord, drapery cord, etc. Thats what Ace calls it. I just checked. There's no need to get fancy. Just buy a cord around 3/16" thick. Jawge
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Offline toomanyknots

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Re: parachute cord for long tiller string
« Reply #6 on: May 09, 2011, 12:36:02 am »
I bought some from biglots. Just make sure you buy the 500# test strength cord. Whatever kind of cord it is. It is usually in the garden section with the jute cord and stuff...
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Offline dwardo

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Re: parachute cord for long tiller string
« Reply #7 on: May 09, 2011, 07:59:39 am »
I use paracord alot for my hammock setup whilst out walking or canoeing so have loads of it about, problem is it stretches too much so i dont use it for a long string.

Recently i just asked my local bow shop to knock up an extra long bow string which i use to tiller rmy bows. Much safer and gives a better impression of the finished product whilst on the tiller board.
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Offline dbb

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Re: parachute cord for long tiller string
« Reply #8 on: May 09, 2011, 08:23:57 am »
On a swedish forum i got the tip to use 3millimeter line used on small sailboats.It doesnt stretch and is very strong.

/Mikael
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Offline DiGi

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Re: parachute cord for long tiller string
« Reply #9 on: May 09, 2011, 10:24:32 pm »
Thanks guys, I'll go look for some this weekend. How long does it have to be?
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Offline Hillbilly

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Re: parachute cord for long tiller string
« Reply #10 on: May 09, 2011, 11:28:08 pm »
Clothesline rope works, too. Anything works for a tillering string as long as it's not really stretchy.
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Offline Gaur

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Re: parachute cord for long tiller string
« Reply #11 on: May 10, 2011, 10:13:29 am »
tons of it available on the big auction site.  I bought some there.
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Offline Kegan

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Re: parachute cord for long tiller string
« Reply #12 on: May 10, 2011, 01:24:02 pm »
Cabelas has it. Not as cheap as it was when I bought it a few years ago... but they have it.
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