Philip Torrens wrote: "Most knots in bungi have a tendency to work themselves loose after a while, though the bowline (which I know as a "bolan") sounds good. Another possibility would be the large metal "crip-ons", similiar to the small ones used to hold rudder cables. Available at boating supply stores." Another way to use bungees (bungi? :~>) is inside a tubular nylon webbing strap. The webbing can be cut significantly longer than the bungee, then compressed lengthwise after the bungee is inserted. Knots should envelop both webbing and bungee. The nylon webbing will then hold a good knot securely as well as providing backup strength when the bungee is stretched to its max. This is simpler to do than it is to describe. It's also a bit bulkier than bare bungee. Materials are available in the US at West Marine and probably at most recreational boat chandleries. An alternative is to spiral-wrap simple nylon or other cord around a bungee. Knot bungee and cord together at each end. This is a bit less bulky and uses materials that are more readily available. Be sure to use the cord at attachment points to boat or paddle. Cheers, John *************************************************************************** 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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