where can i buy bungee cord by the ft?

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where can i buy bungee cord by the ft? - thirstyturtle - Jun-01-10 3:12 PM
- I buy mine - old_user - Jun-01-10 3:16 PM
  - Great suggestions...but - thirstyturtle - Jun-01-10 6:00 PM
- marine store... - trout - Jun-01-10 3:19 PM
- CampMor gots plenty o' sizes... - fatelmo - Jun-01-10 3:21 PM
- McMaster-Carr - carldelo - Jun-01-10 3:21 PM
  - what are the diameters for - kobzol - Jun-02-10 7:35 AM
- Hardware store - Glenn_MacGrady - Jun-01-10 3:28 PM
  - every hardware store in my town has it - captainsmollett - Jun-01-10 3:35 PM
    - Not true - EdZep - Jun-01-10 5:01 PM
      - sorry. - captainsmollett - Jun-01-10 5:39 PM
        
        didn't see the 'my' in 'my town' - EdZep - Jun-01-10 6:29 PM
        
        :P - captainsmollett - Jun-01-10 7:24 PM
- Different sizes by the foot - Hataryoneh - Jun-01-10 3:43 PM
- Below - Celia - Jun-01-10 4:02 PM
- West Marine has it by the foot - jackl - Jun-01-10 4:47 PM
- Boatbuilding suppliers - EdZep - Jun-01-10 4:58 PM
- ACE Hardware has it - ice9 - Jun-01-10 5:30 PM
  - I asked. - gnatcatcher - Jun-01-10 7:11 PM
- Neocorp Grip-Rite - wilsoj2 - Jun-01-10 6:45 PM
  - It's the best stuff out there... - Bnystrom - Jun-01-10 7:26 PM
- Bungee cord or shock cord? - Glenn_MacGrady - Jun-01-10 7:49 PM
  - Is there a difference between - Angell - Jun-02-10 12:30 AM
- Topkayaker.net - sing - Jun-01-10 8:00 PM
  - Thew beter stuff has a finer woven - onnopaddle - Jun-02-10 5:09 AM
- lots of great info.-thanks everyone. - thirstyturtle - Jun-02-10 11:18 AM
- Bungee cord - old_user - Jun-02-10 10:36 PM
  - Another vote for Neocord - shirlann - Jun-04-10 2:16 AM
  - Another vote for Neocorp - shirlann - Jun-04-10 2:17 AM
- SHOCK CORD - kesukseeker - Jun-06-10 6:18 PM

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  I buy mine
  Posted by: old_user on Jun-01-10 3:16 PM (EST)

at a fabric store here in town, so I am sure you can do the same in your area.

ps - Buy black it last much longer, more UV resistant.

  Great suggestions...but
  Posted by: thirstyturtle on Jun-01-10 6:00 PM (EST)

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.

  marine store...
  Posted by: trout on Jun-01-10 3:19 PM (EST)

.....i buy mine at a local marine supply store....they have bulk cord by the foot.

  CampMor gots plenty o' sizes...
  Posted by: fatelmo on Jun-01-10 3:21 PM (EST)

-- Last Updated: Jun-01-10 3:23 PM EST --

of bungee cord. Dun't know iffin' dems mail order it, but ah' go thaar in poyson an' buys it by de foot.

P.S. Dat large diameter bungee cord woyks great at flingin' yer car fro' CampMor's lot back out onta Rt. 17 jus' like a steam catapult on an aarcraft carrier.

FE

  McMaster-Carr
  Posted by: carldelo on Jun-01-10 3:21 PM (EST)

Bungee overload, plus all the fittings from the mothership:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#bungee-cords/=7cgpuv

  what are the diameters for
  Posted by: kobzol on Jun-02-10 7:35 AM (EST)

What are the diameters for a deck bungee cord ?

  Hardware store
  Posted by: Glenn_MacGrady on Jun-01-10 3:28 PM (EST)

  every hardware store in my town has it
  Posted by: captainsmollett on Jun-01-10 3:35 PM (EST)

  Not true
  Posted by: EdZep on Jun-01-10 5:01 PM (EST)

Not either big box, and Ace had something that was not appropriate (that I don't recall).

  sorry.
  Posted by: captainsmollett on Jun-01-10 5:39 PM (EST)

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.

  didn't see the 'my' in 'my town'
  Posted by: EdZep on Jun-01-10 6:29 PM (EST)

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.

  :P
  Posted by: captainsmollett on Jun-01-10 7:24 PM (EST)

it's ok. Sometimes you have to ask for it, but my experience with it has shown its pretty common stuff.

  Different sizes by the foot
  Posted by: Hataryoneh on Jun-01-10 3:43 PM (EST)

http://topkayaker.net/topkayakershop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2_19&zenid=ck01bro022jenan6hlc1aopi25

  Below
  Posted by: Celia on Jun-01-10 4:02 PM (EST)

Atlantic Kayak Tours (http://www.atlantickayaktours.com/pages/retail/parts-repair/Bungee-Cord.shtml)

NRS (nrsweb.com)

Kayak Pro Shop (http://www.kayakproshop.com/cgi-kayakproshop/sb/productsearch.cgi?storeid=*169ce00aa443c06f07acfc6b79)

and lots of other places if you really cruise the web.

  West Marine has it by the foot
  Posted by: jackl on Jun-01-10 4:47 PM (EST)

and in different thicknesses and colors.

Jack L

  Boatbuilding suppliers
  Posted by: EdZep on Jun-01-10 4:58 PM (EST)

...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.

  ACE Hardware has it
  Posted by: ice9 on Jun-01-10 5:30 PM (EST)

in their Customer Service area . . . You have to ask for it.

  I asked.
  Posted by: gnatcatcher on Jun-01-10 7:11 PM (EST)

They didn't. Must vary by location.

  Neocorp Grip-Rite
  Posted by: wilsoj2 on Jun-01-10 6:45 PM (EST)

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).

  It's the best stuff out there...
  Posted by: Bnystrom on Jun-01-10 7:26 PM (EST)

-- Last Updated: Jun-01-10 7:27 PM EST --

...and Neocorp is great to deal with. http://www.neocorp.com

  Bungee cord or shock cord?
  Posted by: Glenn_MacGrady on Jun-01-10 7:49 PM (EST)

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.

  Is there a difference between
  Posted by: Angell on Jun-02-10 12:30 AM (EST)

bungee and shock cord? I thought the terms referred to the same thing.

  Topkayaker.net
  Posted by: sing on Jun-01-10 8:00 PM (EST)

-- Last Updated: Jun-01-10 8:04 PM EST --

http://topkayaker.net/topkayakershop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2_19

They operate out of Chocorua, NH.

sing

  Thew beter stuff has a finer woven
  Posted by: onnopaddle on Jun-02-10 5:09 AM (EST)

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.

  lots of great info.-thanks everyone.
  Posted by: thirstyturtle on Jun-02-10 11:18 AM (EST)

  Bungee cord
  Posted by: old_user on Jun-02-10 10:36 PM (EST)

REI

  Another vote for Neocord
  Posted by: shirlann on Jun-04-10 2:16 AM (EST)

  Another vote for Neocorp
  Posted by: shirlann on Jun-04-10 2:17 AM (EST)

  SHOCK CORD
  Posted by: kesukseeker on Jun-06-10 6:18 PM (EST)

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.

	I buy mine Posted by: old_user on Jun-01-10 3:16 PM (EST)
	at a fabric store here in town, so I am sure you can do the same in your area. ps - Buy black it last much longer, more UV resistant.

	Great suggestions...but Posted by: thirstyturtle on Jun-01-10 6:00 PM (EST)
	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.

	marine store... Posted by: trout on Jun-01-10 3:19 PM (EST)
	.....i buy mine at a local marine supply store....they have bulk cord by the foot.

	CampMor gots plenty o' sizes... Posted by: fatelmo on Jun-01-10 3:21 PM (EST)
	-- Last Updated: Jun-01-10 3:23 PM EST -- of bungee cord. Dun't know iffin' dems mail order it, but ah' go thaar in poyson an' buys it by de foot. P.S. Dat large diameter bungee cord woyks great at flingin' yer car fro' CampMor's lot back out onta Rt. 17 jus' like a steam catapult on an aarcraft carrier. FE

	McMaster-Carr Posted by: carldelo on Jun-01-10 3:21 PM (EST)
	Bungee overload, plus all the fittings from the mothership: http://www.mcmaster.com/#bungee-cords/=7cgpuv

	what are the diameters for Posted by: kobzol on Jun-02-10 7:35 AM (EST)
	What are the diameters for a deck bungee cord ?

	Hardware store Posted by: Glenn_MacGrady on Jun-01-10 3:28 PM (EST)

	every hardware store in my town has it Posted by: captainsmollett on Jun-01-10 3:35 PM (EST)

	Not true Posted by: EdZep on Jun-01-10 5:01 PM (EST)
	Not either big box, and Ace had something that was not appropriate (that I don't recall).

	sorry. Posted by: captainsmollett on Jun-01-10 5:39 PM (EST)
	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.

	didn't see the 'my' in 'my town' Posted by: EdZep on Jun-01-10 6:29 PM (EST)
	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.

	:P Posted by: captainsmollett on Jun-01-10 7:24 PM (EST)
	it's ok. Sometimes you have to ask for it, but my experience with it has shown its pretty common stuff.

	Different sizes by the foot Posted by: Hataryoneh on Jun-01-10 3:43 PM (EST)
	http://topkayaker.net/topkayakershop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2_19&zenid=ck01bro022jenan6hlc1aopi25

	Below Posted by: Celia on Jun-01-10 4:02 PM (EST)
	Atlantic Kayak Tours (http://www.atlantickayaktours.com/pages/retail/parts-repair/Bungee-Cord.shtml) NRS (nrsweb.com) Kayak Pro Shop (http://www.kayakproshop.com/cgi-kayakproshop/sb/productsearch.cgi?storeid=*169ce00aa443c06f07acfc6b79) and lots of other places if you really cruise the web.

	West Marine has it by the foot Posted by: jackl on Jun-01-10 4:47 PM (EST)
	and in different thicknesses and colors. Jack L

	Boatbuilding suppliers Posted by: EdZep on Jun-01-10 4:58 PM (EST)
	...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.

	ACE Hardware has it Posted by: ice9 on Jun-01-10 5:30 PM (EST)
	in their Customer Service area . . . You have to ask for it.

	I asked. Posted by: gnatcatcher on Jun-01-10 7:11 PM (EST)
	They didn't. Must vary by location.

	Neocorp Grip-Rite Posted by: wilsoj2 on Jun-01-10 6:45 PM (EST)
	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).

	It's the best stuff out there... Posted by: Bnystrom on Jun-01-10 7:26 PM (EST)
	-- Last Updated: Jun-01-10 7:27 PM EST -- ...and Neocorp is great to deal with. http://www.neocorp.com

	Bungee cord or shock cord? Posted by: Glenn_MacGrady on Jun-01-10 7:49 PM (EST)
	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.

	Is there a difference between Posted by: Angell on Jun-02-10 12:30 AM (EST)
	bungee and shock cord? I thought the terms referred to the same thing.

	Topkayaker.net Posted by: sing on Jun-01-10 8:00 PM (EST)
	-- Last Updated: Jun-01-10 8:04 PM EST -- http://topkayaker.net/topkayakershop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2_19 They operate out of Chocorua, NH. sing

	Thew beter stuff has a finer woven Posted by: onnopaddle on Jun-02-10 5:09 AM (EST)
	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.

	lots of great info.-thanks everyone. Posted by: thirstyturtle on Jun-02-10 11:18 AM (EST)

	Bungee cord Posted by: old_user on Jun-02-10 10:36 PM (EST)
	REI

	Another vote for Neocord Posted by: shirlann on Jun-04-10 2:16 AM (EST)

	Another vote for Neocorp Posted by: shirlann on Jun-04-10 2:17 AM (EST)

	SHOCK CORD Posted by: kesukseeker on Jun-06-10 6:18 PM (EST)
	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.