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Titan Cord Review

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Price:  $20 List | $20.00 at REI
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Pros:  Stong, light
Cons:  Expensive, must tie trible fisherman to connect two strands
Manufacturer:   BlueWater Ropes
By Chris McNamara and Valentine Cullen  ⋅  Mar 10, 2014
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Our Analysis

The BlueWater ropes 5mm Titan Cord is constructed from Dyneema fiber and nylon which makes it strong and light. It is available in 6m (~20ft), 25m (82ft) and 50m (164ft) lengths. It should be noted that the true diameter is actually 5.5mm.

Keep in mind that thin cord like this has its limitations and concerns. A triple fishermans knot (required), it's very hard to cut even with a knife, and many people have concerns about spectra cords in general.

— Chris McNamara and Valentine Cullen