Re: [Paddlewise] Cable Ties

From: Steve Cramer <cramer_at_coe.uga.edu>
Date: Sun, 16 May 1999 11:15:43 -0400 (EDT)
On Sun, 16 May 1999 LIZCSTM_at_aol.com wrote:

> On Sat, May 15 Steve Cramer wrote:
> 
> <<The all-nylon ones are pretty common. These are permanent or nearly so.
> Look in auto parts stores or hardware depts.>>
> 
> I wouldn't count on them being too permanent.  I have used them in the 
> garden, and after a couple of summers in the sun they become brittle and snap 
> like twigs.

Agreed. If you hang your PFD in the garden all year, in a couple of
years your ny-ties will become brittle and snap. On the other hand, if
your PFD is only in the sun while you're wearing it, say a few hundred
hours a year, you'll replace the PFD before you need to replace the
ny-ties. YMMV.

I've had my knife attached to my PFD with 1/8" bungie for about 3 years
now, and it's still in good shape. Then again, I don't garden. :)  

 Steve Cramer                     
Test Scoring & Reporting Services      Sometimes you never can 
University of Georgia                    always tell what you 
Athens, GA 30602-5593                      least expect the most.


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