Re: [Paddlewise] "Same-sex" Velcro?

>  >saw a paddle gear producer referencing "same-sex Velcro"
> 
>   I've used a product that could be described as same sex velcro. The stuff 
> I used came in a sticky back strip but did not use the hook and loop 
> design. I hesitate to describe it for fear of not being taken seriously 
> here but here goes...it used balls and shafts. The balls are molded to the 
> top of an array of tiny shafts. When two pieces of the stuff are pressed 
> together the balls on one push between and behind the balls on the other 
> making a interlocking bond. Sounds kinky but it works. I don't know if I'd 
> trust it for holding anything important or expensive.

In certain situations, "this ball and shaft" arrangement can great holding
power.  In fact some auto manufacturers use a variation, the "mushroom",
to affix plastic body panels.  

Whatever that's worth.

Daniel

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