Boatbuilding suppliers
…like CLC: http://www.clcboats.com/shop/products/boat-gear/rope-and-cordage/bungie-cord,%20shock%20cord.html
Post back if you do a price comparo. I’ve been paying 60 cents a foot for 1/4 inch bungee.
Not true
Not either big box, and Ace had something that was not appropriate (that I don’t recall).
ACE Hardware has it
in their Customer Service area . . . You have to ask for it.
sorry.
I guess I was mistaken then if you say so. The stretchy cord wrapped in a fibrous sheath that is available in various diameters and colors must not be bungee cord. Hopefully you can tell me what I am buying if what I say is not true.
Great suggestions…but
We only have 1 hardware store and 2 box stores…none have bungee of any kind (w/hooks only ) and 1 bitty fabric store that has white. no thanks. No marina within an hours drive…i live in the sticks. but i will check the online sources provided. thanks for the input everyone.
didn’t see the ‘my’ in 'my town’
Sorry. But, you’re lucky. Differences must be related to geography and franchise choices. Like the guy below that says Ace has it at customer service counter. OK for that store, but mine does not. I asked, and came away empty.
Neocorp Grip-Rite
IS better bungee (shock cord). I find it lasts longer than the stock shock cord on most boats. I’ve noted stock shock cord loosing its elasticity and fraying much quicker than the Neocorp.
There are a number of sources on the web. I guess we’re lucky in being able to buy it from 2 local outfits (Adirondack Paddle’n’Pole and Atlantic Kayak Tours).
I asked.
They didn’t. Must vary by location.
it’s ok. Sometimes you have to ask for it, but my experience with it has shown its pretty common stuff.
It’s the best stuff out there…
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...and Neocorp is great to deal with. http://www.neocorp.com
Bungee cord or shock cord?
You may have to be more precise when looking.
Home Depot surely has both in all towns.
If it’s bungee you want, why not try the original company:
http://www.bungeeco.com/index.php
They may even have shock cord.
Topkayaker.net
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http://topkayaker.net/topkayakershop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2_19
They operate out of Chocorua, NH.
sing
Is there a difference between
bungee and shock cord? I thought the terms referred to the same thing.
Thew beter stuff has a finer woven
sheath and more smaller strands.
The cheaper stuff has the opposite such as you will find with typical, pre packaged ones with malleable hooks already on them that somehow people think are acceptable to haul stacks of 2X lumber or secure ladders with @ freeway speeds.
what are the diameters for
What are the diameters for a deck bungee cord ?
lots of great info.-thanks everyone.
Bungee cord
REI
Another vote for Neocord
Another vote for Neocorp
SHOCK CORD
Yep…supply seems to be limited…especially for black cord. I had one kayak shop tell me they’ve been waiting for a few months for their order. West Marine usually has black and they’re out (3 stores) in my locale. Plenty of red, blue and white/black. 1/4" runs about 1.07 a foot.