Well, there's the rub. I haven't seen any in a while.

After a fair amount of Googling, I found this:

http://www.wesspur.com/rope/bulk-prusik-cord.html

I don't have any experience with the products on that page, but the Ultra Tech prusik cord with Technora core sounds similar.

Interestingly enough, they also have what appears to be braided Technora cord. Hmm.

-john

Then yes, tech/accessory cord would likely be best. Just keep in mind, when wrapping the tree for your hammock; it may take several wraps to obtain the same degree of friction that you obtain from the webbing. You may want to consider padding under the tech/accessory with some canvas, tarp, cloth or carpet, to protect the trees from damage.

Pete

This cord is made out of SPECTRA that is even stronger then KEVLAR. Its main disadvantage is it has a low melting point. I use it for climging and it is great for making slings etc... One of the hard thing to deal with is cutting it. I usually have the climbing shop cut it with an electric heat knife. It will work if you want to haul some thing or as a lifeline etc... but 550 cord is better for all purpose. You can also get it in I think a 3 or 2 mm for tent guidelines.
cheers

Atoz,

Check my post in this thread dated "10/16/06 11:05 PM". The product discussed has a Technora core, not a Spectra core. But similar to Spectra, and as you point out, Technora can be a bit of work to cut. As BillyM points out in his "10/17/06 06:31 PM" post, a fresh razor usually works pretty well.

-john

I was thinking of using a length of 1" tubular as a shroud around the cord for that very reason.

Excellent idea, you may still need to wrap more then once to achieve the necessary friction to prevent the “loop” from working it’s way down the tree.

Pete

That was the plan. I've got a couple of lengths of 1" tubular that are really beat up that are pretty well worn, but clean, so I figured they'd also protect the line from grit getting ground in and from having to pick pine pitch out of the line.