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[Silbaugh4liberty]

Was bored today since I didn't go fishing, so I upgraded my cheap $10 gaff and $10 bat with some paracord since I still have about 900 ft left. After I wrapped it, I soaked it and let it dry since paracord shrinks after getting wet. Feels real solid and didn't use any adhesive. Hopefully it holds.

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[kayachapi]

Originally Posted by Silbaugh4liberty

Was bored today since I didn't go fishing, so I upgraded my cheap $10 gaff and $10 bat with some paracord since I still have about 900 ft left. After I wrapped it, I soaked it and let it dry since paracord shrinks after getting wet. Feels real solid and didn't use any adhesive. Hopefully it holds.

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When I was doing a paracord project, I read to soak it in boiling water for five minutes to shrink it. I did. It was a gift so I haven't heard if it's still holding. But if your gets loose you could try that. Nice Job!

[Silbaugh4liberty]

Originally Posted by kayachapi

When I was doing a paracord project, I read to soak it in boiling water for five minutes to shrink it. I did. It was a gift so I haven't heard if it's still holding. But if your gets loose you could try that

Good tip. I'll keep that in mind. My experience with paracord, just getting it wet in general seems to shrink. If it doesn't hold, I'll do the boiling water next.

[kayachapi]

Originally Posted by Silbaugh4liberty

Good tip. I'll keep that in mind. My experience with paracord, just getting it wet in general seems to shrink. If it doesn't hold, I'll do the boiling water next.

Nice work!

[kayachapi]

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[Silbaugh4liberty]

Originally Posted by kayachapi

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That's a good one, especially for rough launches and landings! I dig it!