550 cord for recovery?

[RalPh8]

How good is 550 cord (para-cord) for a recovery harness? I figure it'd work fine since it's meant for paratroopers but I thought I'd just ask. I recently bought some of the cord that also reflective properties and is high visibility red and yellow.

 

[crossfire]

There a lot of Co. selling that they call 550 cord. Its not all the same. Go to a climbing store or look for a climbing spec. cord for the good stuff.

 

[rharshberger]

How good is 550 cord (para-cord) for a recovery harness? I figure it'd work fine since it's meant for paratroopers but I thought I'd just ask. I recently bought some of the cord that also reflective properties and is high visibility red and yellow.

I use it in MPR and LPR on occasion but the section nearest the ejection charge needs to be protected, something as simple as a layer of masking tape for about the first 18" and make sure the dog barf is directly on top the charge then the 550 over it.

 

[o1d_dude]

I have used it extensively in Mid and High Power with the caution that my birds are on the small side. When I started making larger birds I switched over to tubular nylon. The larger width helps with zipper resistance.

 

[AlfaBrewer]

I've used it on mid and high power rockets. As mentioned above, you do need to protect it from the ejection charge. I use a short section (12-18") of homemade fire resistant denim or tubular Kevlar as a sheath and masking tape over the quick link end.