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Shifu > 9 months ago, 21 Apr 2018

Sparky

1122 posts

21 Apr 2018 7:49pm

Is it couch? Doesn't look like buffalo. Have you thought of a dethatch? Maybe just a heavy rake before winter?

Orange Whip

QLD

1074 posts

21 Apr 2018 10:43pm

May need to consult with Attenborough re species determination and usual habitat

Stretchy

1045 posts

21 Apr 2018 8:56pm

I like it Shifu. How long does the heat shrink last? I find that mmelting formuline rope ends doesn't last long.

Orange Whip

QLD

1074 posts

21 Apr 2018 11:07pm

Have you tried wrapping end of rope with tape and then burning/melting? Works for me.

Stretchy

1045 posts

21 Apr 2018 9:45pm

That sounds a bit like heatshrink ...

Shifu

QLD

1994 posts

22 Apr 2018 12:27am

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Sparky said..
Is it couch? Doesn't look like buffalo. Have you thought of a dethatch? Maybe just a heavy rake before winter?

Queensland Fish Couch. It's the rigging zone at my home beach. Maitainence is up to the council.
My last experience with a dethatch was in Tokyo ... oops! Can't tell you that story!

Shifu

QLD

1994 posts

22 Apr 2018 12:28am

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Stretchy said..
I like it Shifu. How long does the heat shrink last? I find that mmelting formuline rope ends doesn't last long.

That's been on all season. Use a 30mm length and it really helps threading through the blocks.

powersloshin

NSW

1844 posts

22 Apr 2018 6:48am

I used the big size to regrip the boom. But it's too slippery when wet for the areas where you grab it.

Orange Whip

QLD

1074 posts

22 Apr 2018 7:56am

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Stretchy said..
That sounds a bit like heatshrink ...

Whoops sorry, the OP wasn't exactly overflowing with detail. I don't end up with tape on the rope, it just helps to get a neat end..

You inspired me to go and burn the end of my downhaul lines last night. Stretchy is right that formula line doesn't burn/melt like most rope. Still managed a little plasticky end. Formula line must have a higher amount of cotton or something?

Stretchy

1045 posts

22 Apr 2018 9:50am

All I know is it is good sh?t! (That's a technical term)

albymongrel

NSW

257 posts

22 Apr 2018 1:09pm

Good idea may just try that

NotWal

QLD

7435 posts

22 Apr 2018 10:07pm

I dipped mine in Kwik Grip. That worked.

Waiting4wind

NSW

1871 posts

22 Apr 2018 10:30pm

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NotWal said..
I dipped mine in Kwik Grip. That worked.

I dip mine in epoxy and then shape it while it's still malleable. But the heat shrink is a great idea, thanks.

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