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Z-Line Spectra Cord
Z-line spectra cord is composed of a white Spectra core with a
braided Dacron sheath. Spectra is ideal for many purposes because of
its high strength to weight ratio, and the fact that it does not
stretch. Regular un-sheathed Spectra however is slippery and difficult
to work with.
The Dacron sheath on Z-line gives it a stiff feel, makes it tangle
resistant, and easier to tie and untie knots. This line also has a lot of grip; when used as a main tarp line or
bear bag line, just wrapping it around a tree or branch a few times
will hold steady without dealing with any knots.
There are two widths available. 1.25 mm cord is excellent for guy
lines, or for durable draw cords. This cord is shipped with the
Hexamid shelters .
1.5 mm cord is a bit easier to manage and less tangle prone for longer lines, and is a good
choice for hanging bear bags and other heavier weight applications.
Both cords are over 200lbs tensile strength.
Available in Yellow, or Black. The picture doesn't do the yellow
justice, it is actually very bright neon yellow and easy to see as guy-lines. It
is not reflective.
yellow 1.5mm is temporarily out of stock, the
other three lines are in stock.
1.25 mm Z-Line
.033 oz / yd
1 gram / meter
.55 oz / 50 feet
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1.5 mm Z-Line
.053 oz / yd
1.6 grams / meter
.88 oz / 50 feet
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Micro Line Loc Guy Line Adjusters
Line locs are used to adjust the length of the guy lines on your tent
or tarp quickly and easily without dealing with knots. The
Hexamid shelters sold here have
fixed length guy lines that typically do not require adjusting, but
many other tarps and tents would benefit from these.
These Line Locs are the smallest and lightest available and are
the only line adjusters that work with ultra thin cord. These will
hold tight with either 1.25mm or 1.5mm Z-Line cord above.
Just .025 oz / 7 grams each. They are about the size of a penny.
Single: $.75
6 pack: $4.20 ($.70 each)
8 pack: $5.60 ($.70 each)
10 pack: $6.50 ($.65 each)
12 pack: $7.80 ($.65 each)
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Tiny and Mini Cord Locks
These ultralight cord locks are a perfect match for your
lightweight draw cords. This variety has a strong
spring which grips thin cord well.
Mini cord locks will fit the 1.5mm z-line cord, nylon flat cord, or
3/32" shock cord.
Tiny cord locks will fit the 1.25mm z-line cord, 80lb cord below, or 1/16" shock cord.
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80Lb Polyester cord
This thin, light cord has a tensile strength of 80lbs. It is
recommended for draw cords in stuff sacks and clothing. Tiny cord
locks fit well. It will stretch when it gets wet, so it is not the
best choice for guy-lines.
About 1 mm diameter
.021 oz / yard
.65 grams / meter
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3/16" Nylon Flat Cord
Nylon flat cord has a tensile strength over 150lbs and is a
good, inexpensive, general purpose cord. I use it for tie out loops
on tarps, and attachment loops on backpacks. Mini cord locks fit
well.
.114 oz / yard
3.53 grams / meter
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3/32" Shock Cord
This is the elastic shock cord I use on the backpacks. Mini cord
locks fit well.
.134 oz / yard
4.15 grams / meter
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1/16" Shock Cord
This thin shock cord is good for light duty applications such as elastic draw cords. I use this on pack covers, and for
draw cords on clothing. It has about the same elasticity as a
typical thin rubber band. Tiny or Mini cord locks fit well.
.048 oz / yard
1.49 grams / meter
This cord comes in Five Yard increments.
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