Stretch your string out on the floor and whip out your measuring tape. Clip the end and use your first 15 ft piece as a guide to cut the rest of the string.
If you do this three times, you should roughly have a 15 ft piece of cord. estimate, take the end of the string in one hand and pull the string to the other end of your wingspan ( shown in picture above). There are two ways to measure your string.īy using your 'arm-to-arm' wingspan as a 5 ft. Try to smooth out the string as you accomplish this step.) (When you unravel your paracord, it will easily knot if it's straight out of the bag. You will use the #550 paracord to weave this section of the sling. You will use the #325 paracord to braid this section of the sling.
to make the 'down cord' (also known as the 'hold cord') and 'release cord'. You need to measure 3 strands of paracord at 15 ft.