Like an idiot

You're not an idiot. Be of good cheer.

But also consider why my Kevlar costs more than buying spools of it through The Thread Exchange; I specced it out for model rocket use. So does Quest.

I don't have any problem with hunting for a bargain; I love to do it too. And I've often gotten caught with bargains that turned out not to be useful for what I had in mind (usually from Harbor Freight, it seems). I guess it's one way to learn.

Hi,

It is three thick strand but not shiney like the apogee product. I think it will be O.K. but Will us a backup on the Super Big B modified.

Kurt Savegnago

Awhile back, I purchased some "sight unseen". It was thinner than I expected. I simply use three pieces, hand-braided together, to give it some "heft".

Tried it in a Richter Wrecker and it worked O.K. Used two 36inch surplus chutes from Aerocon. One tangled but got the ship back fine. I think the booster tube was crinkled by the thrust of the D engines as the descent rate was reasonably slow. Will cut the tube and epoxy a coupler. The tube feels a little thin past the engine mount and may have suffered from the hibachi effect and burned.

Kurt

The thread is OK If you loop it around a few times to make a 2-3 inch loop, and use it to connect a nylon strap tubing shock chord to your rocket body. I use epoxy and it is bullet proof.