RE: [Paddlewise] beads on bungie

Another reason for the beads on deck lines of Greenland kayaks was to keep
them from freezing to the deck skin, rendering them useless.

Debbie Reeves
Sandy Hook, NJ
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> Sent: 	Wednesday, September 15, 1999 10:01 AM
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> Subject: 	[Paddlewise] beads on bungie 
> 
> I was reviewing quickly some of the material in the "Skin boats of
> Greenland " on this subject.
> It seems the beads where used tighten loose deck line or allow  an atlatl
> or
> other piece of equipment to  easily slip underneath the deck lines. I also
> suspect that the bead prevented the paddler from accidentally "digging"
> into
> the skin of the boat and tearing the skin  when he needed to secure his
> equipment .
> 
> Since modern day Kayakers tend to emulate their ancient counterparts
> sometimes the bead is unnecessary. On modern day kayaks I find beads are
> needed if the bungie cord is thin and string like. Some  kayaks like P&H
> and CD need  a few beads to allow a paddler to secure  their paddle
> underneath. Other manufacturers like Necky and  Seaward use a thicker
> bungie
> cord on their kayak decks.  I have never had a problem slipping a paddle
> blade underneath  thicker  bungie cord  in rough waters with one hand.
> 
> Mind you  adding a few coloured beads to ones boat does make it look
> attractive and it  doesn't hurt.
> 
> Has anyone found that putting  beads on their bungie cordst wears down the
> gelco on their kayaks ? If so are  they wooden or plastic  beads?
> 
> Dave
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