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AeroTech 3/8 inch x 8 feet Shock Cord - 17388

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The AeroTech 3/8 inch x 8 feet Shock Cord is a strong black elastic cord designed for use in model rocket recovery systems. It is the same type of shock cord supplied with AeroTech rocket kits, offering reliable performance for your projects.

  • Measures 3/8 inch in diameter and 8 feet (2.4 meters) in length.
  • Black elastic construction provides flexibility and strength.
  • Suitable for recovery system applications in model rocketry.
  • Compatible with AeroTech kits and other similar uses.
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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 4 reviews)

Violet O. ★★★★★

This thing took the shock of my rocket's ejection charge like a champ, no fraying after multiple flights. The 8-foot length gives plenty of room for the recovery system to deploy without tangling.

Owen ★★★★★

The 3/8-inch thickness is just right—sturdy enough to take the yank of a parachute deployment without feeling overly stiff. Eight feet gives me plenty of length to fold in a Z-pattern, and the cord’s held up across a dozen flights with no fraying at the ends.

Emily S. ★★★★★

My last rocket came down hard on asphalt and this cord took the full snap without a fray. That 3/8 inch thickness gives real peace of mind when the chute deploys. Eight feet is plenty for my mid-size builds.