<!--begin-bvseo-questions--><!--begin-questions--><div id="bvseo-questionsSection"> <div class="bvseo-question-answer" data-questionid="2774520"> <h2 class="bvseo-question"> Does this para cord float or sink in water.? </h2> <div class="bvseo-question-detail"> </div> <div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: Captgus</div> <div class="bvseo-answer" data-answerid="3032493"> Thank you for your question.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;This para cord is permeable after sitting in water for extended periods of time, it will float but sink eventually. <div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: Joe Product specialist</div> <div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2018-01-15</div> </div> </div> <div class="bvseo-question-answer" data-questionid="1523811"> <h2 class="bvseo-question"> what is the difference between item # WX2-119639 and item # WX2-15500. Both Para cords have the same specs. </h2> <div class="bvseo-question-detail"> </div> <div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: DocP</div> <div class="bvseo-answer" data-answerid="2419364"> Customer service should correct their answer - item 119639 says 300&#39; which is 300 feet not 300 yards - therefore the length is the same on both products <div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: RonSan</div> <div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2017-03-18</div> </div> </div> <div class="bvseo-question-answer" data-questionid="1765203"> <h2 class="bvseo-question"> How does 7 strands at 30 lb each add up to 550 lb? Wouldn&#39;t this be 210 lb cord? </h2> <div class="bvseo-question-detail"> </div> <div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: small shop mechanic</div> <div class="bvseo-answer" data-answerid="2053389"> It seems unlikely that the decorative sheath on the cord is 50% stronger than the weight bearing interior cords. I can&#39;t imagine the protective cover can support 340 lbs to make up for the interior cords holding only 210 lbs. The math doesn&#39;t add up here. <div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: small shop mechanic</div> <div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2017-10-19</div> </div> </div> <div class="bvseo-question-answer" data-questionid="1731053"> <h2 class="bvseo-question"> Where is the para cord manufactured? </h2> <div class="bvseo-question-detail"> </div> <div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: Jpfitz</div> <div class="bvseo-answer" data-answerid="1987923"> Thank you for your question.&#10;&#10;This item is made in the USA. <div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: Customer Service</div> <div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2016-05-23</div> </div> </div> <div class="bvseo-question-answer" data-questionid="1523775"> <h2 class="bvseo-question"> What is the diameter of the cord </h2> <div class="bvseo-question-detail"> </div> <div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: mick</div> <div class="bvseo-answer" data-answerid="1791566"> 5/32&amp;quot; X 300&#39; <div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: Customer Service</div> <div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2015-06-16</div> </div> </div> <div class="bvseo-question-answer" data-questionid="1506900"> <h2 class="bvseo-question"> what is the difference between the 1000&#39; elite first aid 550 cord and the 300&#39; mil spec plus 550 cord </h2> <div class="bvseo-question-detail"> </div> <div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: flyfisher</div> <div class="bvseo-answer" data-answerid="1772322"> The length and vendor are different. The size and strength will be the same. <div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: Customer Service</div> <div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2015-05-23</div> </div> </div> <div class="bvseo-question-answer" data-questionid="1445964"> <h2 class="bvseo-question"> can the core of this cord be removed to make slinky fishing drift weight </h2> <div class="bvseo-question-detail"> </div> <div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: sober1</div> <div class="bvseo-answer" data-answerid="1704685"> We would like to work with you one on one with this issue. Please contact us at 1-800-888-5222 M-F 7am-7pm CST, or email us at custserv@sportsmansguide.com, and we will respond as soon as possible <div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: Customer Service</div> <div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2015-09-09</div> </div> </div> <div class="bvseo-question-answer" data-questionid="1437084"> <h2 class="bvseo-question"> how much does 300 feet of 550 nylon mil-spec para cord weight </h2> <div class="bvseo-question-detail"> </div> <div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: chris</div> <div class="bvseo-answer" data-answerid="1696343"> This weighs 1.3 pounds. <div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: Customer Service</div> <div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2016-01-27</div> </div> </div></div><script type="text/javascript"> if (document.getElementById('bvseo-questionsSection')) { document.getElementById('bvseo-questionsSection').style.display = 'none'; }</script><!--end-questions--><!--begin-pagination--><ul id="bvseo-paginationSection"> <li class="bvseo-paginationItem"><a class="bvseo-paginationLink" href="https://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/mil-spec-plus-550-paracord-300039?a=347656&bvrrp=Main_Site-en_US/questions/product/2/119639.htm">Mil-Spec Plus 550 Paracord, 300 Questions - page 2</a></li></ul><!--end-pagination--><ul id="BVSEO_meta" style="display:none!important"> <li data-bvseo="bvDateModified">y_2019, m_11, d_12, h_22CST</li> <li data-bvseo="ps">bvseo_bulk, prod_bvqa, vn_bulk_3.0.1</li> <li data-bvseo="cp">cp_1, bvpage1</li> <li data-bvseo="co">co_hasquestionsanswers, tq_10</li> <li data-bvseo="cf">loc_en_US, sid_119639, prod, sort_[SortEntry(order=LAST_APPROVED_ANSWER_SUBMISSION_TIME, direction=DESCENDING)]</li> <li data-bvseo="diagnostics">clientName_sportmansguide</li></ul><!--end-bvseo-questions--><!--BVSEO|dz:Main_Site-en_US|sdk:v1.0.7.0-n|msg:timer 31ms -->