Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

A year ago I bought this paracord in a reel of 1000 ft in white. I bought it because I wanted to KNIT a swing for my kids. This seemed like the best option for a safe, strong basket-type swing. I am happy to report that I was right! Although knitting with paracord presented me with its own unique challenges (if you need tips, let me know), I made the swing and it looks today exactly like it did 8 months ago! I live in Texas. This swing is not protected from the elements at all. It spent months under the mercy-less hot TX sun, it lasted beautifully through every crazy rain storm (when it rains Texas, it really rains... as in 5" in three days easily), and it withstood two storms that took off peoples' roofs and uprooted trees with tree trunks wider than an SUV! It is just hanging off the tree limb... waiting for my kids to swing on it! Dirt doesn't seem to stick to it and the steel cords I hung it with had to be replaced because they twisted and bent from use... but the swing is pefectly fine... just stretched about 20% in the middle from my kids and my 220 lb husband lounging in it on a regular basis! As a matter of fact, I replaced the steel cords with this paracord! I also have to say that this seller is a very kind person, who really wants his customers to be happy and pleased with the purchase. My interactions with the seller have been nothing but positive. I had a tough time with keeping the cord wound when I tried my project for the first time and the reel sides gave out on me. This seller went above and beyond to make sure I had a positive experience with this product in the end. I am thankful to have done business with him and highly recommend this seller and this product to others.