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<sarcasm> It hasn't been in the news or anything, but some of you might have noticed that it's been a bit chilly. </sarcasm>
Yesterday on my bike ride my bag bounced right off the bike. I checked it out and the bungee cord that had been holding it on was completely slack. In the -15ºF weather what was once guitar-string tight was now loose and flopping about.
When I got home I checked the bungee cords holding the tarp on my boat. Some of them were loose, others were still tight. There must be a different materials used in different brands that cause some to fail in cold weather.
So anyway, if you're getting double-digits below zero and are relying on bungee cords to keep a tarp or cover on your boat, it might be a good idea to check on them.
Cheers, and stay warm!
Yesterday on my bike ride my bag bounced right off the bike. I checked it out and the bungee cord that had been holding it on was completely slack. In the -15ºF weather what was once guitar-string tight was now loose and flopping about.
When I got home I checked the bungee cords holding the tarp on my boat. Some of them were loose, others were still tight. There must be a different materials used in different brands that cause some to fail in cold weather.
So anyway, if you're getting double-digits below zero and are relying on bungee cords to keep a tarp or cover on your boat, it might be a good idea to check on them.
Cheers, and stay warm!