Taking only about a minute to construct, and an even faster ONE SECOND to deploy, my Parafob invention is a slightly modified "hayanawa", or in English, a "fast rope" (cord bundle), which was the preferred method of carrying rope, used by the Samurai of feudal Japan. [They hid them up their sleeves to quickly dispense rope when binding captives, preparing them for transport to jail, centuries before handcuffs were invented.]
My design is meant to be a utilitarian supply of EDC cordage, not a permanent keychain ornament, and because it is SUPER fast to both use and then re-store when done, I find it to be a much more convenient way to carry and store paracord, compared to a typical, woven "survival bracelet" which takes a lot more time. Although I carry it mostly for quick, day-to-day tasks, it's also on hand for emergency/survival situations, and since no time-consuming weaving or unraveling is needed in its construction or deployment, it's super easy to learn, use, and teach to others, such as onlookers who often seem impressed at how quickly you've gone from fob to rope.
My modification of the Samurai's "hayanawa" prevents the rope bundle from inadvertently dispensing rope when tugged or pulled on, yet I've maintained the fast deployment aspect of the original design by installing a secondary rip cord that ISN'T also the fastening point to the shirt sleeve, key chain, etc., so it stays secure even when tugged on. Additionally the ACTUAL rip cord is also safely locked from inadvertent deployment, as long as the Parafob's attachment loop is connected to something, such as a key ring, carabiner, or a hand tool's lanyard hole, etc.
The parafob can be made into any size one chooses, fat or thin, long or short, making them useful as zipper pulls, key fobs, lanyards, backpack attachments, etc., but I find the 5ft length featured in this video, about the size of my car key, covers most of my everyday needs and takes up little bulk on my key chain.
The first minute and a half of this video is silent, but then audio kicks in.
[Note: My modification is so simple, I wouldn't be surprised if others have thought of it before me, however I did come up with this on my own, after I learned how to tie a basic hayanawa. Paracord is actually NOT recommended for tourniquet use, I'm told, I guess because it is too thin. Belts or straps are what to use.]
For 5 SECOND DEPLOY bracelet and luggage/gear pull handle, here:
• 1-MINUTE Paracord Surv...
For a tutorial on how to tie a BASIC fast rope (without my added mod making it more secure from accidental deployment), search for:
"How to make a paracord fast rope"
For deleted scenes, including some construction tips and tricks see:
• Parafob Short vs Long ...
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19 май 2012
