REI tubular webbing

Steveo · Nov 22, 2018

May be common knowledge, but passing along I picked up some 5/8" tubular nylon webbing from REI for only $0.30 a foot.

https://www.rei.com/product/610111/bluewater-58-climb-spec-tubular-webbing

My store didn't carry it in stock, but you can ship to store for free. It's the same width as the webbing I scorched in an older rocket and even feels a little stronger. According to the vendor, Blue Water, it has a tensile strength of 2,300lbs . I'll let you know how it works. Tried uploading some pics below.

Brent · Nov 22, 2018

Steveo said:
May be common knowledge, but passing along I picked up some 5/8" tubular nylon webbing from REI for only $0.30 a foot.

https://www.rei.com/product/610111/bluewater-58-climb-spec-tubular-webbing

My store didn't carry it in stock, but you can ship to store for free. It's the same width as the webbing I scorched in an older rocket and even feels a little stronger. According to the vendor, Blue Water, it has a tensile strength of 2,300lbs . I'll let you know how it works. Tried uploading some pics below.

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It's good stuff. I use the one inch stuff in a 60lb rocket with no problems.

crossfire · Nov 22, 2018

Top Flight Recovery has Blue Water brand TN in stock.

Rocketjunkie · Nov 22, 2018

I've used it. It's definitely thicker and stronger and heavier than the usual stuff.

JDcluster · Nov 22, 2018

I've used it in the past and just bought some more, for my new rockets.
It's climber spec and can take heat better because it is thicker than the normal webbing.

JD

anbhtblr · Nov 24, 2018

+1 for BlueWater TN.

Rocket86 · Nov 24, 2018

Brent said:
It's good stuff. I use the one inch stuff in a 60lb rocket with no problems.

I use it and it works very well. Plus, the red color has helped me find rockets more than once.

JDcluster · Nov 25, 2018

My order was sitting on my steps this morning! Not sure if it came today or last night...

JD

Arsenal78 · Nov 25, 2018

I use it in my NCR Archer XL. Works perfectly, plus the red matches the color of the rocket

Chris_H · Nov 25, 2018

That stuff is referred to as 'super tape', and it is definitely stronger than the white tubular nylon shown.
It is also heavier.

For smaller rockets, there is also 1/2" tubular nylon, but it is more difficult to find.

Wallace · Dec 14, 2018

1/2" can be found here: https://snowshoe.com/index.cfm?pageid=60&productid=Lace#Lace . Very nice stuff at a fair price..

JonathanOtt · Jan 24, 2019

Here's another source:

Tubular Nylon

1/2", 4 colors, 29¢/ft: https://www.strapworks.com/Nylon_Webbing_p/tnw12.htm
1", 12 colors, 36¢/ft: https://www.strapworks.com/Nylon_Webbing_p/tnw1.htm

Blue Water Tubular Nylon

5/8", 8 colors, 30¢/ft: https://www.strapworks.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=WSR-NYL-BWT-058
1", 12 colors, 36¢/ft: https://www.strapworks.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=WSR-NYL-BWT-001

Patterned Elastic (40% stretch) (a bit more expensive than the TN, but who doesn't want a 20-foot pink and green Argyle shock cord?)

3/4", 50 patterns, 57¢/ft: https://www.strapworks.com/3_4_Patterned_Elastic_p/pe34.htm
1", 57 patterns, 71¢/ft: https://www.strapworks.com/product_p/pe1.htm (produced per order, and it is a non-stock item. It may take up to 2 weeks to fulfill.)

They also have solid colors of elastic for 54¢/ft (3/4") and 66¢/ft (1") https://www.strapworks.com/Elastic_s/63.htm

crossfire · Jan 24, 2019

I would buy the Blue Water brand very high quality.

JonathanOtt · Aug 16, 2019

Here's another source I found today.

https://www.paragear.com/parachutes/10000048/PARACHUTE-TUBULAR-NYLON-WEBBING

WILDMANRS · Aug 23, 2019

We have been selling blue water nylon for over 15 years

grouch · Sep 3, 2019

Blue water? As is porta pot water? No thanks.

Event Horizon · Sep 4, 2019

grouch said:
Blue water? As is porta pot water? No thanks.

FYI, Bluewater is a rope/strap manufacturer, noted for rope that withstands the rigors of caving under muddy and abrasive conditions. Their rope can be washed with a special rope washing device to remove the grit from the rope that would destroy other ropes. This makes me feel that Bluewater tubular strap is superior to many others.

FredA · Sep 4, 2019

Does anyone know of a source of something more narrow than 1/2" wide Tubular Nylon?
Ideally I'd like to get 3/8".
The smallest I can find is 1/2".

I've found "Paracord" but am unsure if it is the same thing - anybody know?

grouch · Sep 4, 2019

Event Horizon said:
FYI, Bluewater is a rope/strap manufacturer, noted for rope that withstands the rigors of caving under muddy and abrasive conditions. Their rope can be washed with a special rope washing device to remove the grit from the rope that would destroy other ropes. This makes me feel that Bluewater tubular strap is superior to many others.

I guess your sense of humor is different than mine.

Steveo · Sep 4, 2019

FredA said:
Does anyone know of a source of something more narrow than 1/2" wide Tubular Nylon?
Ideally I'd like to get 3/8".
The smallest I can find is 1/2".

I've found "Paracord" but am unsure if it is the same thing - anybody know?

Paracord is not nearly as strong - especially the cheaper stuff you get at Walmart, etc. I use 1/4" kevlar when space is a concern. Wildman sells that too - and at a good price.

Rocketjunkie · Sep 5, 2019

1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" https://snowshoe.com/collections/repair-relace/products/snowshoe-lacing-by-the-yard

FredA · Sep 5, 2019

Perfect - thanks Rocketjunkie

Event Horizon · Sep 5, 2019

grouch said:
I guess your sense of humor is different than mine.

LOL, yeah it probably is, probably a lot sicker too.....

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