Re: [Paddlewise] Surf Sprayskirt Fix

From: Paul Montgomery <paul_at_paddleandoar.com>
Date: Sun, 02 Dec 2007 17:46:18 -0800
On Dec 2, 2007, at 4:00 PM, Scott Hilliard wrote:

> I was thinking of replacing the bungee with a larger diameter  
> stronger one to try to make it work, but decided instead to add a  
> second bungee instead, just to see what would happen. It worked  
> like a charm! With the double bungees in the skirt I was able to  
> achieve a secure water tight fit with less tension required then  
> when I was trying to get the single bungee to work.


Interesting. I wonder if using say, 3 0r 4 strands of smaller  
diameter shock cord - perhaps 3/16" - would be a good way to go...

Paul Montgomery
paul_at_paddleandoar.com
http://paddleandoar.com
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