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Hayes
07-30-2010, 21:15
Does anyone know where I can get paracord locally? I have an idea, but I need some. The key is that I would like to look at colors and make my decisions in person.

Thanks,
Hayes
enthusiast
07-30-2010, 21:17
Bowers Tactical. I was just there today. However, I only saw two colors OD green and black.
Hayes
07-30-2010, 21:22
I'll check them out. Thanks!
BuffCyclist
07-30-2010, 21:29
REI or other sporting goods stores usually carry a selection of them.
hurley842002
07-30-2010, 21:45
Army/Navy surplus off of Broadway, they have a ton of paracord in several different colors, from OD to Purple, and everything in between. They have it in spools.
theGinsue
07-30-2010, 21:45
When asking questions like that it would be helpful if you either had your location in your profile (preferred) or psoted it in the msg.

I know a few sources for paracord (better known as 550 cord) here in Colo Spr. In my opinion, the best place here is Glenn's Surplus (114 E Mill St - just off of Nevada by I-25.)
Hayes
07-30-2010, 21:56
I'm in Aurora, I thought it was in my profile info, sorry about that.
Hayes
07-30-2010, 21:58
Army/Navy surplus off of Broadway, they have a ton of paracord in several different colors, from OD to Purple, and everything in between. They have it in spools.


That is good info, I'm just not sure how much I need... Time to do some research.
hurley842002
07-30-2010, 23:13
That is good info, I'm just not sure how much I need... Time to do some research.

I think you can buy by the spool or whatever length you want.
Irving
07-31-2010, 00:39
The Army Surplus store by me has it in spools as well. Too far across town for you though.
jerrymrc
07-31-2010, 18:47
Big R stores has it in colors. Sold by the ft.
Hayes
07-31-2010, 20:26
Found some at the Army Surplus on Broadway, black for me and pink for the lady.
TS12000
07-31-2010, 21:42
Found some at the Army Surplus on Broadway, black for me and pink for the lady.

How do they sell it down there? Spools, ft, yd?
Hayes
07-31-2010, 21:53
How do they sell it down there? Spools, ft, yd?


yes... actually they have packs of 50 feet, 100 feet of standard. Then they have spools for 'by the foot' ($0.06 per foot for standard and $0.08 per foot for GI). I bought 100 feet of GI for $8.00, and 12 feet of pink standard for $0.72. Tried what I was thinking, didn't work, so I made a regular design for myself and my girlfriend. I found instructions online for a new design I want to try, but I need to get more para cord in different colors to simplify things for myself.
Hayes
03-22-2011, 22:53
HOLY DEAD THREAD BATMAN!!!

Still trying cool things with paracord, but now I am looking for mini d-ring shackles. Does anyone know where I can get those? I found some online that are 3/4 inch, but they are 13 dollars a piece and I think that is ridiculous.
BigMat
03-22-2011, 22:56
Might want to try a Jax, both paracord and D rings, not sure on the smallest D ring they have though.
Hayes
03-22-2011, 23:39
Where is Jax? Aren't they only in Loveland?
Irving
03-23-2011, 00:00
Army Surplus store should also have those.

And just in case you ask in a few months, they also carry axe handles, fishing poles, and ammo.
Hayes
03-23-2011, 00:31
Army Surplus store should also have those.

And just in case you ask in a few months, they also carry axe handles, fishing poles, and ammo.


ha ha, thanks. I didn't see them when I was there today, but I will check again when I go.
BigMat
03-23-2011, 06:46
Where is Jax? Aren't they only in Loveland?

Nope, there are a few of them, here is a list

http://www.jaxmercantile.com/help.php?section=contactus&mode=update
alxone
03-23-2011, 07:32
Still trying cool things with paracord, but now I am looking for mini d-ring shackles. Does anyone know where I can get those? I found some online that are 3/4 inch, but they are 13 dollars a piece and I think that is ridiculous.

what are you making , if its cool or fun enough ill toss you some shackles and other assorted rigging gear , buy the way 13 bucks aint bad for real shackles , just the same hit me up if your truly in need of such things
Hayes
03-23-2011, 10:03
what are you making , if its cool or fun enough ill toss you some shackles and other assorted rigging gear , buy the way 13 bucks aint bad for real shackles , just the same hit me up if your truly in need of such things

I'm just making myself and a buddy a bracelet. The shackles aren't real shackles they are mini, like really small, small enough for a wrist...