Re: [Paddlewise] beads on bungie

Good point Deb.  I just had another thought too:  if the ice did cake onto
the deck lines , making them much stiffer, a paddler could easily shave off
the ice  by sliding the beads from side to side.


-----Original Message-----
From: Reeves, Debbie (Debbie) <dreeves_at_lucent.com>
To: Paddlewise <PaddleWise_at_lists.intelenet.net>
Date: Thursday, September 16, 1999 7:03 AM
Subject: 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
>> ----------
>> From: toki[SMTP:toki_at_islandnet.com]
>> Reply To: toki
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 1999 10:01 AM
>> To: Paddlewise
>> 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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