In a message dated 12/13/01 3:14:43 PM Mountain Standard Time, wjleonhardt_at_bnl.gov writes: > 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. > > Gotcha. Makes sense; I'll replace the s-hooks with 'biners. Thanks for the tip. Here's a web link to the place that makes rope ratchets: http://www.roperatchet.com. The usual disclaimer: I don't work for 'em or sell 'em or nothin'; I just have found them useful! But someone warned me off-list to be careful with them because you can over-tighten them easily and bend your boat. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Dec 13 2001 - 16:04:40 PST
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