I am going back for my third 100 foot reel of this cord.
The UV resistance has been excellent aboard my sailboat where I use the cord for retention of my flag halyard to the toe rail. This is my most UV exposed application and it has held up very well in weather 24/7/365. Even the color (red) has held up. Very pleased with that compared to other cord I have used.
I highly recommend rolling your own bungees (second picture). There are any number of hooks available on Amazon in various configurations. You can deal with almost any bungee related use case if you make your own plus it is way cheaper and way more configurable to your specific needs.
I had typically used 3/8" cord and was a little reluctant to go with 1/4" cord (Sgt knots is out of stock on 3/8) but I was very pleasantly surprised with the robustness of the 1/4 inch. No problem for my applications.
For example, I decided to make an anchor snubber (first picture) a couple of weeks ago and had a bunch of the 1/4 inch bungee sitting in the garage with nothing to do. Normally a snubber would require two strands of 1/2 or 3/4 bungee to deal with a 7500 pound sailboat with chain rode. I decided to use a big loop of four strands of the 1/4 inch resulting in a combined 8 5 foot strands of bungee to provide about two feet of "spring". This worked perfectly at anchor in up to 20 Kts gusts of wind. So, for you sailors out there, this stuff is the bomb. Good UV performance and quite robust.
I checked the stretch factor - there must be a technical name for this - and found the cord would stretch comfortably from four feet at rest to six feet at pretty full stretch. You can do the math to figure out what that means for your application and your cord length. As I mentioned, the "resistance to stretch" ls excellent based upon my experience with my snubber. Again, there is probably a technical term for this too.
SGT KNOTS Marine Grade Bungee Cord - 100% Elastic Cord, Dacron Polyester Bungee Shock Cord for DIY, Tie Downs, Commercial Use
4.7 | 5,709 ratings
Price: 28.95
Last update: 06-19-2024
About this item
Industrial Strength Shock Cord - Top-quality marine grade shock cord with industrial level strength, stretch, and longevity! High Quality distinctive design that is built to last.
Proprietary Dacron Polyester Shell: - Our proprietary design and construction provide long-lasting resistance to all-weather environments and UV rays. The 1000 denier dacron polyester shell covering repels water and defies abrasion even better than nylon.
Long Lasting 100% Stretch: Guaranteed to hold elasticity longer than other bungee, and shock cords on the market. First extruded latex rubber holds a consistent 100% stretch and high modulus.
Sizes and Colors: 41 Sizes and 20 Colors For Any Situation: Eight Diameters: 1/8", 5/32", 3/16", 7/32", 1/4", 9/32", 5/16", 3/8". Six Lengths: 10ft, 25ft, 50ft, 100ft, 500ft, and 1000ft. Nineteen Colors: Black, Brown, Emerald Green, Kelly Green, Maroon, Midnight Blue, Neon Green, Neon Orange, Neon Yellow, OD Green, Pink, Purple, Red, Royal Blue, Silver, Tan, White, Woodland Camo, and Yellow.
Veteran Owned and Operated: Just like the Marine Corps, SGT KNOTS is committed to be the best of the best. We continue to live by the motto, Semper Fidelis—Always Faithful. Our loyalty to our customers is what makes us who we are, and the reason we continue to grow in popularity and product offerings. We promise to maintain the strength and consistency of our products. We also pass down our bulk savings to our customers!
Proprietary Dacron Polyester Shell: - Our proprietary design and construction provide long-lasting resistance to all-weather environments and UV rays. The 1000 denier dacron polyester shell covering repels water and defies abrasion even better than nylon.
Long Lasting 100% Stretch: Guaranteed to hold elasticity longer than other bungee, and shock cords on the market. First extruded latex rubber holds a consistent 100% stretch and high modulus.
Sizes and Colors: 41 Sizes and 20 Colors For Any Situation: Eight Diameters: 1/8", 5/32", 3/16", 7/32", 1/4", 9/32", 5/16", 3/8". Six Lengths: 10ft, 25ft, 50ft, 100ft, 500ft, and 1000ft. Nineteen Colors: Black, Brown, Emerald Green, Kelly Green, Maroon, Midnight Blue, Neon Green, Neon Orange, Neon Yellow, OD Green, Pink, Purple, Red, Royal Blue, Silver, Tan, White, Woodland Camo, and Yellow.
Veteran Owned and Operated: Just like the Marine Corps, SGT KNOTS is committed to be the best of the best. We continue to live by the motto, Semper Fidelis—Always Faithful. Our loyalty to our customers is what makes us who we are, and the reason we continue to grow in popularity and product offerings. We promise to maintain the strength and consistency of our products. We also pass down our bulk savings to our customers!
Product information
| Size | 3/16 inch x 100ft |
|---|---|
| Brand | SGT KNOTS |
| Material | Polyester |
| Product Dimensions | 1200"L x 0.18"W |
| Color | Black |
| Style | Modern |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Strap Type | Adjustable |
| Manufacturer | Sgt Knots |
| Item Weight | 1.35 pounds |
| ASIN | B007FJZWQG |
| Item model number | SKSC3/16-100ft-Black |
| Customer Reviews |
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5,690 ratings
4.7 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #953 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #5 in Bungee Cords |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Assembly required | No |
| Batteries required | No |
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The UV resistance has been excellent aboard my sailboat where I use the cord for retention of my flag halyard to the toe rail. This is my most UV exposed application and it has held up very well in weather 24/7/365. Even the color (red) has held up. Very pleased with that compared to other cord I have used.
I highly recommend rolling your own bungees (second picture). There are any number of hooks available on Amazon in various configurations. You can deal with almost any bungee related use case if you make your own plus it is way cheaper and way more configurable to your specific needs.
I had typically used 3/8" cord and was a little reluctant to go with 1/4" cord (Sgt knots is out of stock on 3/8) but I was very pleasantly surprised with the robustness of the 1/4 inch. No problem for my applications.
For example, I decided to make an anchor snubber (first picture) a couple of weeks ago and had a bunch of the 1/4 inch bungee sitting in the garage with nothing to do. Normally a snubber would require two strands of 1/2 or 3/4 bungee to deal with a 7500 pound sailboat with chain rode. I decided to use a big loop of four strands of the 1/4 inch resulting in a combined 8 5 foot strands of bungee to provide about two feet of "spring". This worked perfectly at anchor in up to 20 Kts gusts of wind. So, for you sailors out there, this stuff is the bomb. Good UV performance and quite robust.
I checked the stretch factor - there must be a technical name for this - and found the cord would stretch comfortably from four feet at rest to six feet at pretty full stretch. You can do the math to figure out what that means for your application and your cord length. As I mentioned, the "resistance to stretch" ls excellent based upon my experience with my snubber. Again, there is probably a technical term for this too.
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