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product_id: 458925011
title: "emma kites Hollow UHMWPE Braided Cord 1.3mm, 1.6mm, 2mm Spliceable for Tent Guyline Tarp Hammock Ridgeline Whoopie Sling Bear Bagging for Camping Backpacking"
brand: "emma kites"
price: "R837"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Emma Kites"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/458925011-emma-kites-hollow-uhmwpe-braided-cord-1-3mm-1-6mm
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 100% UHMWPE braided for max strength Hollow braid, spliceable for custom rigging Ultra-lightweight, 15x stronger than steel by weight emma kites Hollow UHMWPE Braided Cord 1.3mm, 1.6mm, 2mm Spliceable for Tent Guyline Tarp Hammock Ridgeline Whoopie Sling Bear Bagging for Camping Backpacking

**Brand:** emma kites
**Price:** R837
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧗‍♂️ Elevate your outdoor game with the cord that’s stronger, lighter, and smarter.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** emma kites Hollow UHMWPE Braided Cord 1.3mm, 1.6mm, 2mm Spliceable for Tent Guyline Tarp Hammock Ridgeline Whoopie Sling Bear Bagging for Camping Backpacking by emma kites
- **How much does it cost?** R837 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/458925011-emma-kites-hollow-uhmwpe-braided-cord-1-3mm-1-6mm)

## Best For

- emma kites enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted emma kites brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Zero Stretch Performance:** Keep your tarp, hammock, or ridgeline rock solid with near-zero stretch under load.
- • **Built to Brave the Elements:** UV, abrasion, and chemical resistant for long-lasting outdoor reliability.
- • **Versatile Spliceable Design:** Hollow braid lets you craft custom whoopie slings, loops, and shackles on the fly.
- • **Tangle-Free & Slick Handling:** Smooth, stiff braid resists tangles and glides effortlessly for hassle-free setup.
- • **Unmatched Strength-to-Weight Ratio:** Experience 1000 lbs tensile power in a featherlight 2mm cord—carry less, do more.

## Overview

emma kites Hollow UHMWPE Braided Cord offers a high-strength, ultra-lightweight solution for camping, backpacking, and survival needs. Available in 1.3mm, 1.6mm, and 2mm diameters, this 100% UHMWPE cord boasts up to 1000 lbs tensile strength with minimal stretch and excellent abrasion resistance. Its hollow braid design enables easy splicing for custom rigging applications like whoopie slings and ridgelines, making it an essential, durable tool for professional outdoor enthusiasts.

## Description

desertcart.com : emma kites Black 2mm UHMWPE Braided Cord Spliceable Utility Cord DIY Leash Tent Tarp Guyline Hammock Ridgeline Whoopie Sling Bear Bagging for Camping Backpacking Survival Boating 100Ft 1000Lb : Sports & Outdoors

Review: good cord - I bought this item at full desertcart price, so no compulsion to be anything but honest in my review... Cord seems very strong and is light. I am happy that I noticed very little stretch (ie when pulled taught as a tarp ridgeline, though I'm going back to paracord as it's so thin, my prussiks don't hold as well to it). In contrast to a review or two I read, I **WAS** able to splice this fairly easily to make some continuous loops and shackles, etc. It did not fray on me. The cord I received has 12 strands that can fairly easily be un-twisted - I undo about 1" at ends and trim individual strands to make a taper on the end prior to splicing. I happen to use a mechanical pencil tip to help unbraid the end because there's always one laying about on my desk and have had no problem with fraying. Yes, if you pick at the ends of the INDIVIDUAL 12 strands in the braid, they will unravel and fray, but don't do that, there is no need!!! I was worried that at 5/64 I might have trouble splicing. Not so. It is hollow braid like I hoped and while I found i have to "scrunch" it up a bit to loosen the braid a bit, when I do that, I can easily get my fid or wire down the center and create burries 3-5" long. So far it's held the few knots I've thrown in it fairly well (overhand, double bowline, Flemish bend, taut-line hitch), though it is a bit slippery. I use it to hold things far less than it's load rating, so cannot speak to how strong it actually is and given it's slipperyness, I would NOT use it for anything where failure could lead to me falling or something heavy falling on me. For example, though, I can get a very tight ridgeline for a tarp and prussiks made from it hold tight to a 3/8" nylon rope to hold my "small" kayak up to a wall very well with no unintended slipping. As other reviewers have stated, the color is a bit of an issue ... It looks fairly red when on the spool, though not quite as saturated as on my computer screen. When you handle it a bit, it fades quickly to a pink color. I looked but did not notice dye on my hands or clothes though, so no problem there. I don't know if it will weather well or not - I do not plan to use for extended outdoor use so don't really care. The intensity of the color was/is not important to me - using this for ridgelines, guylines, loops to use for prussiks, etc. If i want high-vis, I have several different types of reflective cord, so not taking a star off as it doesn't affect me - just be aware if, unlike me, you are buying for the color. Handling, performance, etc., I'm still very impressed with this cord and would reccommend it as well as likely will buy more from Emma Kite based on this experience.
Review: Great backpacking addition. - Good buy. I used this to swap out my bear hang line and it worked great for that. It’s lighter weight than my other cord was (which is much appreciated when hiking up mountains), is smooth and so slides nicely and doesn’t snag on branches, and held up not only our food but full packs when we had to hang those too. It held up to the abuse we put it through too without showing signs of fraying. I haven’t tested the full strength of this cord to determine failure weight but so far it’s done what I need it to do.. so all’s good so far. Took it on a 95-mile backpacking trip and had no complaints.

## Features

- 100% UHMWPE Braided Cord 1.3mm, 1.6mm, 2mm: 520~1000Lb high strength provided, hollow braid, spliceable for making whoopie slings, extra light. High adaption to wild outdoor environment, widely used as guy line, ridgeline for tent, tarp, rain fly and hammock, powerful cord at hand when camping, backpacking, survival, emergency, hunting, boating, etc.
- High Strength-to-weight Ratio! Made of 100% UHMWPE fiber (UHMWPE is known as different trade names, like dyneema, spectra by different manufacturers), yields highest strength in lightest weight, 15 times stronger than steel by weight. Holds greatest energy in lightest weight! Weighs much less than nylon and polyester cord, also much less bulkier, excellent for outdoor carry.
- LEAST STRETCH! Stretch annoys much in hauling, rigging and other applications. UHMWPE almost has no stretch under working load. This feature really does a great help in saving labors.
- TANGLE RESIST! Smooth to touch, slick to move on most surface and stiff. These features make line less tangle prone. No more tangling trouble during use and organization. We also have UHMWPE line wound in a spool to help well organize.
- LONG WEAR LIFE! UHMWPE is capable to resist intense abrasion and wear during use. With tight and firm braid, our UHMWPE line has a long service life for you! With low moisture absorbency, resistance to most chemicals, to UV, to severe abrasion and wear, our high strength UHMWPE line will do a lot of help for you in outdoor life and you'll find a great deal of applications out of it.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0B17S7WLM |
| Best Sellers Rank | #21,396 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #76 in Tactical Paracord |
| Brand | emma kites |
| Brand Name | emma kites |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 584 Reviews |
| Item Length | 100 Feet |
| Item Thickness | 2 Millimeters |
| Item Weight | 0.11 Kilograms |
| Line Weight | 1000 pounds |
| Manufacturer | emma kites |
| Manufacturer Part Number | USKT5841 |
| Material | 100% UHMWPE |
| Material Type | 100% UHMWPE |
| Maximum Tension Load | 1000 Pounds |
| Model Number | USKT5841 |
| Product Style | Braided |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Camping, Hiking, Hunting, Fishing, Climbing, Survival, Emergency, Rigging, Arborist Accessories, Kite Fixing |
| Style | Braided |
| Tensile Strength | 1000 Pounds |
| Unit Count | 100.0 Feet |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** emma kites
- **Color:** Black
- **Item Weight:** 0.11 Kilograms
- **Material:** 100% UHMWPE
- **Style:** Braided

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ good cord
*by S***L on September 25, 2018*

I bought this item at full Amazon price, so no compulsion to be anything but honest in my review... Cord seems very strong and is light. I am happy that I noticed very little stretch (ie when pulled taught as a tarp ridgeline, though I'm going back to paracord as it's so thin, my prussiks don't hold as well to it). In contrast to a review or two I read, I **WAS** able to splice this fairly easily to make some continuous loops and shackles, etc. It did not fray on me. The cord I received has 12 strands that can fairly easily be un-twisted - I undo about 1" at ends and trim individual strands to make a taper on the end prior to splicing. I happen to use a mechanical pencil tip to help unbraid the end because there's always one laying about on my desk and have had no problem with fraying. Yes, if you pick at the ends of the INDIVIDUAL 12 strands in the braid, they will unravel and fray, but don't do that, there is no need!!! I was worried that at 5/64 I might have trouble splicing. Not so. It is hollow braid like I hoped and while I found i have to "scrunch" it up a bit to loosen the braid a bit, when I do that, I can easily get my fid or wire down the center and create burries 3-5" long. So far it's held the few knots I've thrown in it fairly well (overhand, double bowline, Flemish bend, taut-line hitch), though it is a bit slippery. I use it to hold things far less than it's load rating, so cannot speak to how strong it actually is and given it's slipperyness, I would NOT use it for anything where failure could lead to me falling or something heavy falling on me. For example, though, I can get a very tight ridgeline for a tarp and prussiks made from it hold tight to a 3/8" nylon rope to hold my "small" kayak up to a wall very well with no unintended slipping. As other reviewers have stated, the color is a bit of an issue ... It looks fairly red when on the spool, though not quite as saturated as on my computer screen. When you handle it a bit, it fades quickly to a pink color. I looked but did not notice dye on my hands or clothes though, so no problem there. I don't know if it will weather well or not - I do not plan to use for extended outdoor use so don't really care. The intensity of the color was/is not important to me - using this for ridgelines, guylines, loops to use for prussiks, etc. If i want high-vis, I have several different types of reflective cord, so not taking a star off as it doesn't affect me - just be aware if, unlike me, you are buying for the color. Handling, performance, etc., I'm still very impressed with this cord and would reccommend it as well as likely will buy more from Emma Kite based on this experience.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great backpacking addition.
*by A***. on February 20, 2026*

Good buy. I used this to swap out my bear hang line and it worked great for that. It’s lighter weight than my other cord was (which is much appreciated when hiking up mountains), is smooth and so slides nicely and doesn’t snag on branches, and held up not only our food but full packs when we had to hang those too. It held up to the abuse we put it through too without showing signs of fraying. I haven’t tested the full strength of this cord to determine failure weight but so far it’s done what I need it to do.. so all’s good so far. Took it on a 95-mile backpacking trip and had no complaints.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great antenna throw line
*by D***B on December 17, 2025*

Great for getting a line up a tree to pull up an antenna. Very light and slippery. Didn't catch at all and made the job easier than a heavier nylon line. Don't ask how I know.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-08*