Securing Deck Bungees
Submitted by Joe Lombardo on Fri, 07/09/2004 - 22:10.
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A couple of really cool approaches to installing the deck bungees in a clean low-profile manner. Plus some funny dialog ;-) Here is a quick summary.
The most common way to install deck bungees is to run them through netting and padeyes and tie the ends together. While this works, it would be nice if you didn't have to see the big knot on the deck.
The first approach suggested is to use plastic zip ties to hold the bungee ends together. This results in a much lower profile and the connection can be hidden under the webbing loops.
The second approach suggested is to use super glue on the ends of the bungee and a heat shrink wrap like used on electrical wire. The black heat shrinks are UV safe. Again this would be hidden under the webbing loops.
The most common way to install deck bungees is to run them through netting and padeyes and tie the ends together. While this works, it would be nice if you didn't have to see the big knot on the deck.
The first approach suggested is to use plastic zip ties to hold the bungee ends together. This results in a much lower profile and the connection can be hidden under the webbing loops.
The second approach suggested is to use super glue on the ends of the bungee and a heat shrink wrap like used on electrical wire. The black heat shrinks are UV safe. Again this would be hidden under the webbing loops.