Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Rescue Bands Giveaway!
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Five Ways to Use Your Rescue Band
Rescue Bands and the parachute cord they are made with have
many uses that can be employed for a number of different situations. Typically when thinking of a Rescue
Band we think of its utility in terms of survival situations, like creating a
sling for a broken limb, or using one of the inner cords as fishing line. Rescue Bands aren’t just for survival
though; there are lots of ways that your Rescue Band can help you out in a less
than dire situation.
Use your Rescue Band…
As
a belt:
It sounds kind of funny but I can tell you from experience
that showing up somewhere, like work for instance, in your khakis and polo and
realizing you forgot to put your belt on can make for a long day. Granted a piece of paracord tied around
your waist isn’t going to replace your Italian leather belt but it certainly
beats not having anything.
As
a backup surfboard leash:
For those of you that aren’t surfers http://ijustsurf.com/the-blogs/learning-to-surf/the-humble-leg-rope-surfboard-leash/
. Now that surf leashes are the
main stream and just about every surfer is wearing them (not just for kooks
anymore) it has become socially irresponsible not to have one on. It’s sort of like a courtesy; if you
wipeout and have a leash on your board it’s less likely to catch a fellow
surfer on its way into shore without you.
So what do you do if your leash breaks? Most people, at least the people I know, don’t have an extra
leash just in case their primary one breaks. Why bother, they cost upwards of $20 typically and they very
rarely break. At the same time
however, if your leash
happened to break and you were at the beach with killer waves, would you want
to leave to go pick up a new leash or risk riding without one and losing your
board? No, but you don’t have to,
you have the convenience of a Rescue Band on your wrist, just unravel it and
attach it to your board and your good to go. (And Rescue Bands will replace deployed bands
for FREE if you submit the story of how you used it through the website).
As
a tow-rope:
No, not that kind of tow-rope, we’re sticking with the
action sports and using it as a tow-rope for watersports. With the ability to hold up to 550 lbs
your Rescue Band is strong enough to pull up even the biggest of friends. As a matter of fact I don’t think I’ve
ever seen anyone who weighs 400+ lbs up on a set of skis or a wakeboard, they
typically just stick to floating.
Anyways, typically when doing this sort of activity and the rope breaks
the entire rope isn’t useless, it is usually just a 5 ft section of line that
has become weak. Solution? I’m sensing a trend, use your Rescue
Band and replace the section of line with it. A good wakeboard tow-rope typically will cost over $40,
which is sort of a lot if all you need is a 5ft section to replace what
broke.
A
clothes line
This idea is actually not our own, one of our customers sent
us a testimonial describing how they used their Rescue Band. As a college student she needed
something to hang her clothes on to dry, and wouldn’t you know it, a Recue Band
did the trick. If you’re not a
college student trying to save your quarters you could still use this idea
while your camping or on vacation where swimming is involved.
A
zipper pull
One of the most frustrating things to do is trying close a
zipper that has lost the attached piece you actually pull it with. It seems like this happens all the time
and typically when it’s inconvenient.
If you have a Rescue Band on, just deploy it and cut a small piece of it
to loop through where the original pull was, problem solved, frustration
averted. After deploying your
Rescue Band as a zipper pull you will probably have a lot of surplus paracord,
burn the end that you cut and hold onto it, you can probably use it for
something else.
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| This Rescue Bands customer used his band as an emergency sling after a winter sports accident! |
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Paracord 101
History
Parachute cord commonly referred to as paracord or 550 cord is a high strength cord originally used in the suspension lines of US parachutes during World War II. Once in the field, paratroopers found these high strength cords to be particularly useful for a wide variety of tasks and were often the first part of a parachute to be removed and retained for practical uses. Typical paracord uses included attaching equipment to harnesses, tying rucksacks to vehicles and much more. The interior fibers were also frequently removed when finer cordage was needed. These inner cords were commonly used to repair gear, act as boot laces or even serve as fishing lines in survival situations. However, despite the parachute cord’s historic association with Airborne units, virtually all US units had access to these versatile cords and they were used in almost any situation where strong cordage was needed.
After World War II, parachute cords became readily available to civilians, first as military surplus and then as a retail product. The highly versatile cord was even used by astronauts during the second space shuttle mission to repair the Hubble Telescope. Paracord has also been widely used since the 1970s for whipmaking due to its extreme durability and elasticity.
What is it?
A paracord is a high tenacity nylon kernmantle rope. A kernmantle rope is simply a rope constructed with an interior core of fibers (kern) protected within a woven exterior shealth (mantle) that is designed for maximum strength, durability and flexibility. In addition, nylon doesn’t rot or mildew thus making paracords impervious to the elements. There are six types of military issued paracords; Type 1 Type 1A, Type 2, Type 2A, Type 3 and Type 4. However, the most commonly found paracord is Type 3 which typically contains 7 inner cords and has a maximum breaking strength of up to 550 pounds and where the name 550 cord is derived.
The “Paracraze”
In recent years, the paracord has reached an almost iconic status amongst outdoor adventurers and survivalists alike due to its seemingly unlimited number of uses. Paracords are now being used to repair various equipment, secure gear, construct temporary shelters and even first aid. Although paracords are now used for a number of mainstream uses, it has not lost its identity as a highly functional military cord and they can be found anywhere US service men and women are located.
Fashionable Functionality
In addition to the paracord’s number of utilitarian uses, it’s also becoming a fashionable accessory. These once humble parachute cords are now being used to create colorful braided paracord bracelets, keychains, pet collars and more. However, they have certainly not lost their utility benefits and can easily be unveiled when needed. Paracord bracelets are currently available in a wide variety of different woven patterns and will extend to various lengths depending on their style and size.
If you would like to learn more about paracord accessories and how this versatile product can help you be equipped and ready for almost any emergency in an instant, visit rescuebands.com.
Parachute cord commonly referred to as paracord or 550 cord is a high strength cord originally used in the suspension lines of US parachutes during World War II. Once in the field, paratroopers found these high strength cords to be particularly useful for a wide variety of tasks and were often the first part of a parachute to be removed and retained for practical uses. Typical paracord uses included attaching equipment to harnesses, tying rucksacks to vehicles and much more. The interior fibers were also frequently removed when finer cordage was needed. These inner cords were commonly used to repair gear, act as boot laces or even serve as fishing lines in survival situations. However, despite the parachute cord’s historic association with Airborne units, virtually all US units had access to these versatile cords and they were used in almost any situation where strong cordage was needed. After World War II, parachute cords became readily available to civilians, first as military surplus and then as a retail product. The highly versatile cord was even used by astronauts during the second space shuttle mission to repair the Hubble Telescope. Paracord has also been widely used since the 1970s for whipmaking due to its extreme durability and elasticity.
What is it?
A paracord is a high tenacity nylon kernmantle rope. A kernmantle rope is simply a rope constructed with an interior core of fibers (kern) protected within a woven exterior shealth (mantle) that is designed for maximum strength, durability and flexibility. In addition, nylon doesn’t rot or mildew thus making paracords impervious to the elements. There are six types of military issued paracords; Type 1 Type 1A, Type 2, Type 2A, Type 3 and Type 4. However, the most commonly found paracord is Type 3 which typically contains 7 inner cords and has a maximum breaking strength of up to 550 pounds and where the name 550 cord is derived.
The “Paracraze”
In recent years, the paracord has reached an almost iconic status amongst outdoor adventurers and survivalists alike due to its seemingly unlimited number of uses. Paracords are now being used to repair various equipment, secure gear, construct temporary shelters and even first aid. Although paracords are now used for a number of mainstream uses, it has not lost its identity as a highly functional military cord and they can be found anywhere US service men and women are located. Fashionable Functionality
In addition to the paracord’s number of utilitarian uses, it’s also becoming a fashionable accessory. These once humble parachute cords are now being used to create colorful braided paracord bracelets, keychains, pet collars and more. However, they have certainly not lost their utility benefits and can easily be unveiled when needed. Paracord bracelets are currently available in a wide variety of different woven patterns and will extend to various lengths depending on their style and size. If you would like to learn more about paracord accessories and how this versatile product can help you be equipped and ready for almost any emergency in an instant, visit rescuebands.com.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Featured on Zulily
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Monday, January 23, 2012
Welcome to our Blog!
We're excited to share with you Rescue Bands! Here we'll be letting you know of new products and promotions.
Please visit our website to customize your Rescue Band. Colors, buckles, and style of bracelet are all up to you. Support your school, favorite athletic team, charity and MORE! Possibilities are endless.
And don't forget about our "To The Rescue" Replacement Commitment :
Please visit our website to customize your Rescue Band. Colors, buckles, and style of bracelet are all up to you. Support your school, favorite athletic team, charity and MORE! Possibilities are endless.
And don't forget about our "To The Rescue" Replacement Commitment :
We never want you to be without your Rescue Band. If you needed to deploy your Rescue Band, share a photo with the details, and WE WILL REPLACE IT FOR FREE!
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