[Rhodes22-list] Bungees vs. Straps

[Bill Effros]

Rummy,

I don't use bungees anymore.  I've replaced all of them with straps.  
Straps with floating buckles in various configurations are widely 
available.  West has them.  I keep webbing material and a buckle 
assortment in the boat, in my truck, and in the house.  I cut brand new 
webbing to length as needed.  I can put as much tension on the strap as 
I desire. 

The webbing never hurts the finish, never snaps back in your face, never 
parts.  You can see it if it is damaged.  It can be fed through smaller 
holes as needed.  Use a match to seal the cut ends.  Many styles of 
buckles available--including bungee hooks, snaps, tooth locks, sliding 
locks, cam locks, etc.

I always have as many as I need, at the exact size I need.  I can make 
up a new strap in 2 minutes.  The strapping material comes in colors so 
you can color code if desired.

Bill Effros



R22RumRunner at aol.com wrote:

>Slimmy.
>Bungees, the universal tie downs.
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>Rummy
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