550 parracord for climbing?

[CharlesHarris]

The only time I have successfully seen paracord used in a static abseil was when it was braided into a SEVEN STRAND rope in a class, demonstrating how to braid cordage, the paracord being used so that all the troops gathered around could see. We started with a 1000 foot spool of paracord, which was then braided into a single rope, and used for the class to descend from a CH53 helicopter.

The 7-strand rope was stretchy, like a bungi-cord, but got the job done. It was a good demonstration.