Rated 4 out of
5
by
QuincyMaid from
Nice Project, Could Use Better Directions
We purchased these for summer classes. The kit is very nice, and there is sufficient para-cord to make the bracelets. The completed bracelet fits even an adult wrist, so there were no worries there. Our only complaint is that the directions did not include instructions on how to finish the ends once the second half of the buckle is attached. It says to knot the ends securely, but a picture would be helpful so as not to end up with a lumpy knot.
Date published: 2016-06-17
Rated 3 out of
5
by
DGrav from
Instruction hard to understand
The instructions need to be better. I ended up watching a you tube video to figure out how to make the bracelet
Date published: 2018-09-17
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Chicago2001 from
Instructions were not clear.
Used as a craft for a high school VBS class. Students complained that instructions were not clear.
Date published: 2018-07-26
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Cubscouterextrodinair from
Many parts jumbled
To many missing parts even with extra parts supplied still had b parts missing. Some bags had 2 clasps and no compass and really compasses were reason for buying as they were symbols for completing hike
Date published: 2018-06-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
ahandiman1 from
Great craft for cub scouts, but plan ahead to determine better instructions
We used these for a Cub Scout Pack family camp this past weekend. The items were great and all of the kids loved them. The trickiest part for me, as the event planner was to create a better set of instructions. Based on other reviews I knew they were problematic. While the directions can be followed by someone who has done other paracord projects, I knew 95% of our scouting families had never seen anything like this. Plan ahead, get it early, try a few things out and create a better set of instructions to print out. The kits are really fun for the kids when they can be successful! (FYI- using a soldering iron or hot knife to melt ends together will result in a much better finish than other methods.
(I've attached images of a paracord compass bracelet my son made using different colors of paracord than what is in the kit. The colors show the weave and end finish we used better than the camouflage colors did. The buckle on the blue and yellow bracelet is also different than what is in the kit. The buckle is one of the paracord bracelet buckles sold separately. They are a bit smaller as you can see in the comparison picture and worked best for some of our smaller campers. All supplies pictured were bought here on Oriental Trading and worked great for our Pack's family camp craft time! )
Date published: 2018-05-25
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Kteacher2013 from
Terrible
I bought these for summer camp and they do not work! The directions are so vague. It is impossible to put together. The supplies listed are not what you get. So upset I wasted money on these. Buyer beware you will be greatly disappointed.
Date published: 2017-06-30
Rated 2 out of
5
by
01katmar from
Most of the compasses don't work
My Girl Scout troop made these to sell at a craft fair, trying to raise money for a trip. People are not going to buy something that doesn't work. 9 of the compasses don't work
Date published: 2017-06-01
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Molyolmo from
50/50 on the good/bad meter
I bought these for a cub scout activity to illustrate knots and compasses. The instructions were vague and confusing. It easily frustrated most of my boys. Those who got it helped the others which turned a bad into a good. The compasses were for show mostly but when done, the boys liked the bracelets.
Date published: 2016-07-19
Rated 3 out of
5
by
janmt from
Would be 5 stars with small improvements
I bought this for a cub scout project. There are three BIG shortcomings. (1) Contents are not accurately depicted. (2) one long piece of paracord should have been included, not two and, as others have mentioned, (3) the directions are AWFUL.
CONTENTS: The contents are not listed accurately. The description says, "Includes three 41" nylon paracords". The picture shows two cords two cords are actually included. The lengths are 30" and 62".
As for quality, one of the clasps did not hold, but an extra was included. The compasses don't work well, but I did not expect much.
PARACORD LENGTHS: Every set of directions on making these I've found uses ONE length of cord. Not only are two lengths unnecessary, it makes finishing very messy. No reason to have four cut ends instead of two. There is NO benefit for two lengths.
DIRECTIONS: They are awful. They show you how to tie the knots in the middle. Not how to start OR finish. Really awful.
I've been so pleased with other purchases. This was a real let down.
Date published: 2015-09-18
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Evie2 from
Loved the producted. However.
Loved my finished product. But I had to go to the internet to find instructions on how to make them into the finished project. The instructions where less than satisfactory on how to finish the project and make it look anything like the picture. It did show how to tie a a good square not, but thats about all.
Date published: 2014-05-17
