I am in search of floating rope but not the common 3 ply polypro kind (that stuff is too rough and stiff). I have called West Marine, E&B Marine, Boats U.S., and a bunch of others and noone even has the ability to order any. Suggestions? Debbie Reeves Sandy Hook, NJ *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
How about just putting flotation on the rope, whatever it is you want? Joan Spinner "Reeves, Debbie (Debbie)" wrote: > I am in search of floating rope but not the common 3 ply polypro kind (that > stuff is too rough and stiff). I have called West Marine, E&B Marine, Boats > U.S., and a bunch of others and noone even has the ability to order any. > Suggestions? > > Debbie Reeves > Sandy Hook, NJ > *************************************************************************** > PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List > Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net > Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ > *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Debbie, I don't know how long a line you need nor its intended function, but you might try the line in a throwbag - the kind commonly carried by whitewater paddlers. They come in a variety of diameters and lengths - up to about 75ft. The rope in my throw bag is 3/8" Spectra and 75ft long. Very strong and it floats. Dave Seng Juneau, Alaska > -----Original Message----- > From: Reeves, Debbie (Debbie) [mailto:dreeves_at_lucent.com] > Sent: Monday, August 23, 1999 6:41 AM > To: 'paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net' > Subject: [Paddlewise] Floating Rope > > > I am in search of floating rope but not the common 3 ply > polypro kind (that > stuff is too rough and stiff). I have called West Marine, > E&B Marine, Boats > U.S., and a bunch of others and noone even has the ability to > order any. > Suggestions? > > Debbie Reeves > Sandy Hook, NJ > ************************************************************** > ************* > PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List > Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net > Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ > ************************************************************** > ************* > *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
there's a kayak shop in Vancouver, BC--Ecomarine- that has a private label floating rope. I am not sure of dimensions but it's likely 3/8 in and 50 ft. It's a supple rope and relatively inexpensive if I remember correctly. that have a website and can be reached by email. see www.ecomarine.com Brad Seattle, WA >From: David Seng <David_at_wainet.com> >To: "'Reeves, Debbie (Debbie)'" <dreeves_at_lucent.com>, >"'paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net'" <paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net> >Subject: RE: [Paddlewise] Floating Rope >Date: Mon, 23 Aug 1999 08:31:48 -0800 > >Debbie, > > I don't know how long a line you need nor its intended function, but you >might try the line in a throwbag - the kind commonly carried by whitewater >paddlers. They come in a variety of diameters and lengths - up to about >75ft. The rope in my throw bag is 3/8" Spectra and 75ft long. Very strong >and it floats. > >Dave Seng >Juneau, Alaska > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Reeves, Debbie (Debbie) [mailto:dreeves_at_lucent.com] > > Sent: Monday, August 23, 1999 6:41 AM > > To: 'paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net' > > Subject: [Paddlewise] Floating Rope > > > > > > I am in search of floating rope but not the common 3 ply > > polypro kind (that > > stuff is too rough and stiff). I have called West Marine, > > E&B Marine, Boats > > U.S., and a bunch of others and noone even has the ability to > > order any. > > Suggestions? > > > > Debbie Reeves > > Sandy Hook, NJ > > ************************************************************** > > ************* > > PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List > > Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > > Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net > > Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ > > ************************************************************** > > ************* > > >*************************************************************************** >PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List >Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net >Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net >Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ >*************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
At 10:40 AM 08/23/1999 -0400, Reeves, Debbie (Debbie) wrote: >I am in search of floating rope but not the common 3 ply polypro kind (that >stuff is too rough and stiff). I have called West Marine, E&B Marine, Boats >U.S., and a bunch of others and noone even has the ability to order any. >Suggestions? Hi Debbie et al! Best bet, try a hardware store. I recently purchased some nice 3/8" braided blue and white poly at a Home Depot store to replace the aging line in my throwbag. Cost was about $9 for 50' A nearby Brookharts lumber (Ace Hardware) store has several different colors and thicknesses available on "cut-to-length" spools. You will usually find a pretty good selection at a larger motorboat store, but it will probably be considerably more expensive. A final option is one of the discount boating supply stores such as Overtons; seems like they had a couple of pages of various types of poly line in their latest catalog. Hope this helps! ByeBye! S PS: All poly ropes are not created equal. Try before you buy to be sure that the line you are considering actually does float (make 'em get out a bucket!), unless the packaging specifically so states. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
>I am in search of floating rope but not the common 3 ply polypro kind (that >stuff is too rough and stiff). I have called West Marine, E&B Marine, Boats >U.S., and a bunch of others and noone even has the ability to order any. >Suggestions? > This is a very common commodity for open boaters. Both Nantahala Outdoor Center and Northwest River Supply have this in their catalogs. It will range from 64 to 75 cents per foot. I usually use 3/8 to 1/2 inch diameter. Less than that could cut into your hands under tension, and a thicker rope is easier to grasp in cold conditions. Both mail order dealers have other sizes in stock for various purposes. NOC is at http://www.nocweb.com/ NRS is at http://www.nrsweb.com/ Joe Pylka *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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