Re: [Paddlewise] bow and stern lines

From: Leonhardt, William J <wjleonhardt_at_bnl.gov>
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 17:11:14 -0500
At 03:01 PM 12/13/2001 -0500, AdrianNEFF_at_aol.com wrote:
>Thanks for the replies about using b/s lines. I am definitely going to start
>using them anytime I'm on the highway. I'll use my rope ratchet lines. Does
>everyone know about rope ratchets? They are so cool and easy to use. Like a
>webbing ratchet, but uses round polypro line, and they come with s-hooks on
>the ends; perfect for applications like b/s lines.

Hi Adrian,

It would be interesting to see a web reference to the rope ratchet, if 
possible.

Regarding S hooks, it would seem to me that they would not be the best 
choice for this application.  The reason is if the line loosens, the S hook 
can come off and you have no attachment.  If you used something like a 
carabiner, if the line loosens, you're still attached.

Bill Leonhardt
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