expiredRokket | Staff posted Jan 08, 2023 12:46 AM
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expiredRokket | Staff posted Jan 08, 2023 12:46 AM
4-Pack Ozark Trail Bungee Cords (2 x 30", 2 x 36")
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While I don't know what happened, every accident i've ever seen strap/tie down was operator error/neglect. These things do have life expectancies, cold ratings, tension/load ratings, uv ratings, etc. They are also recommended for specific tasks and aren't rated for certain tie down applications, just like not all chains are made/rated to be lifting chains.
If you're having trouble stretching your bungee, you probably need a longer bungee. a 3 ft bungee shouldn't span 5ft. If you're stretching a bungee extensively that has had extended UV exposure, you shouldn't be surprised if you lose an eye. If the bungee has enough force to spring and recoil back to you, you likely had it tensioned too much.
This is why you inspect your straps/chains, don't stand under load, don't stand beside tensioned straps, store straps exposed to wet/uv when not in use, be aware of the load ratings, and what applications they can be used for. Every action has an opposite reaction, this is true for anything tensioned. I won't say anyone deserves to lose an eye for improperly using a bungee, but to say "don't use these, they cause accidents" is silly. Saws cut things, guns kill things, screw drivers stab things, these are tools and you have to be aware of what damage they can cause and how to safely use/inspect.
Bungees are rarely useful except for a little bit of tension, a couple inches, and that way if you're hands are cold or you slip you don't spring the thing. If you are trying to strap down 50 2x4s, you're likely wrong. 4 to 8 on a tailgate or bundling together? maybe. A garbage can lid? probably. keep a door shut? yeah sure. but to over extend and overload with no mechanical catch/safety like a strap, well, you basically asked for it according to physics. This is why coffee cups at McD have to say "Caution Hot". Consequences man.
bungees can be great but there are better straps for main stream tasks. There's too many things to list, but basically, stop doing ignorant crap. It's like walking on ice with ballet shoes, slipping, then saying "F*** these shoes suck!" no, your choice of tool and risk management sucks. maybe your grip sucks, they make high grip bungees, and gloves. maybe it was too icy, they make sprays for that. Maybe the hook fell off, could be a crappy tool, which again, is why they have load ratings/max stretch. For those that made it this far, these bungees have NO load rating, which isn't unusual, and say no more that 50% stretch. That doesn't mean 50% stretch is safe, that means that's the maximum they recommend in good condition. It goes down from 50% as the cord ages.
with that said, I'm pretty sure these have been going for like $10-15 for the past decade. Dunno how good they are but might spring for some. Think i left my sole bungee at lowes, where I see it often because no one wants to take it.
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While I don't know what happened, every accident i've ever seen strap/tie down was operator error/neglect. These things do have life expectancies, cold ratings, tension/load ratings, uv ratings, etc. They are also recommended for specific tasks and aren't rated for certain tie down applications, just like not all chains are made/rated to be lifting chains.
If you're having trouble stretching your bungee, you probably need a longer bungee. a 3 ft bungee shouldn't span 5ft. If you're stretching a bungee extensively that has had extended UV exposure, you shouldn't be surprised if you lose an eye. If the bungee has enough force to spring and recoil back to you, you likely had it tensioned too much.
This is why you inspect your straps/chains, don't stand under load, don't stand beside tensioned straps, store straps exposed to wet/uv when not in use, be aware of the load ratings, and what applications they can be used for. Every action has an opposite reaction, this is true for anything tensioned. I won't say anyone deserves to lose an eye for improperly using a bungee, but to say "don't use these, they cause accidents" is silly. Saws cut things, guns kill things, screw drivers stab things, these are tools and you have to be aware of what damage they can cause and how to safely use/inspect.
Bungees are rarely useful except for a little bit of tension, a couple inches, and that way if you're hands are cold or you slip you don't spring the thing. If you are trying to strap down 50 2x4s, you're likely wrong. 4 to 8 on a tailgate or bundling together? maybe. A garbage can lid? probably. keep a door shut? yeah sure. but to over extend and overload with no mechanical catch/safety like a strap, well, you basically asked for it according to physics. This is why coffee cups at McD have to say "Caution Hot". Consequences man.
bungees can be great but there are better straps for main stream tasks. There's too many things to list, but basically, stop doing ignorant crap. It's like walking on ice with ballet shoes, slipping, then saying "F*** these shoes suck!" no, your choice of tool and risk management sucks. maybe your grip sucks, they make high grip bungees, and gloves. maybe it was too icy, they make sprays for that. Maybe the hook fell off, could be a crappy tool, which again, is why they have load ratings/max stretch. For those that made it this far, these bungees have NO load rating, which isn't unusual, and say no more that 50% stretch. That doesn't mean 50% stretch is safe, that means that's the maximum they recommend in good condition. It goes down from 50% as the cord ages.
with that said, I'm pretty sure these have been going for like $10-15 for the past decade. Dunno how good they are but might spring for some. Think i left my sole bungee at lowes, where I see it often because no one wants to take it.
While I don't know what happened, every accident i've ever seen strap/tie down was operator error/neglect. These things do have life expectancies, cold ratings, tension/load ratings, uv ratings, etc. They are also recommended for specific tasks and aren't rated for certain tie down applications, just like not all chains are made/rated to be lifting chains.
If you're having trouble stretching your bungee, you probably need a longer bungee. a 3 ft bungee shouldn't span 5ft. If you're stretching a bungee extensively that has had extended UV exposure, you shouldn't be surprised if you lose an eye. If the bungee has enough force to spring and recoil back to you, you likely had it tensioned too much.
This is why you inspect your straps/chains, don't stand under load, don't stand beside tensioned straps, store straps exposed to wet/uv when not in use, be aware of the load ratings, and what applications they can be used for. Every action has an opposite reaction, this is true for anything tensioned. I won't say anyone deserves to lose an eye for improperly using a bungee, but to say "don't use these, they cause accidents" is silly. Saws cut things, guns kill things, screw drivers stab things, these are tools and you have to be aware of what damage they can cause and how to safely use/inspect.
Bungees are rarely useful except for a little bit of tension, a couple inches, and that way if you're hands are cold or you slip you don't spring the thing. If you are trying to strap down 50 2x4s, you're likely wrong. 4 to 8 on a tailgate or bundling together? maybe. A garbage can lid? probably. keep a door shut? yeah sure. but to over extend and overload with no mechanical catch/safety like a strap, well, you basically asked for it according to physics. This is why coffee cups at McD have to say "Caution Hot". Consequences man.
bungees can be great but there are better straps for main stream tasks. There's too many things to list, but basically, stop doing ignorant crap. It's like walking on ice with ballet shoes, slipping, then saying "F*** these shoes suck!" no, your choice of tool and risk management sucks. maybe your grip sucks, they make high grip bungees, and gloves. maybe it was too icy, they make sprays for that. Maybe the hook fell off, could be a crappy tool, which again, is why they have load ratings/max stretch. For those that made it this far, these bungees have NO load rating, which isn't unusual, and say no more that 50% stretch. That doesn't mean 50% stretch is safe, that means that's the maximum they recommend in good condition. It goes down from 50% as the cord ages.
with that said, I'm pretty sure these have been going for like $10-15 for the past decade. Dunno how good they are but might spring for some. Think i left my sole bungee at lowes, where I see it often because no one wants to take it.
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