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Bungee cords are strong and useful elastic cords with hooks on both ends. These cords have a variety of uses both in and outside the home, in the garage, in the yard, and with vehicles. Bungee cords also come in a variety of lengths for different uses. Store your bungee cords neatly by organizing them according to length for quick and easy access. more »
Bungee cords make excellent tie down straps for almost anything. But occasionally the end hooks are broken or lost. You can purchase replacement hooks at most hardware stores, but if you're the handyman type, you can also make bungee cord hooks yourself. more »
A bungee cord is a great invention. It can secure just about anything due to the materials it is made of. Most bungee cords are made from a stretchy rubber that is better known as a rubber band. This rubber band material is more durable than a typical rubber band you'd use to hold together a file. It is denser, has a lot of snap and can withstand a lot of pulling force. more »
Yes using a treadmill for speed and agility training can increase your overall speed. This is called acceleration training. Acceleration training is becoming increasingly popular but with a bungee cord. The trainer attaches a bungee cord around the waist of the athlete, pulls the cord as tight as possible before the athlete starts running. Once the cord is as tight as possible the athlete will start sprinting as fast as possible towards the training holding the stretched out cord. The stretched bungee cord actually pulls the athlete faster than they could normally run. The legs are moving faster than they would without the cord. This is acceleration training. more »
An angler's loop uses a secure knot to form a fixed loop. It is effective with slippery line and even works with bungee cord. The angler's loop jams tightly and should not be used if the knot will ever need to be untied. The following steps will show how to tie an angler's loop. more »
When considering bungee jumping, one must consider the elasticity of the rope and the weight of the person jumping, as this will determine how far down the person will drop. Learn about the rigidity of a bungee cord with help from a science teacher in this free video on physics. more »
Need to hang that Wood and Cork Bulletin Board you just made? Run out of picture hanging wire around the house or in your workshop? This article will show you how to quickly use a bungee cord instead of picture hanging wire to do the job. What you need and how to do it is all included. The author just hung a recycled old cork wood frame bulletin board this way. You will learn the things you’ll need, where to buy them cheaply, and how to put the whole project together in less than 30 minutes! more »
The crossbow was the most feared weapon of the middle ages. A knight in armor, once a human tank, becomes little more than a large target with the crossbow on the field. Today the crossbow is largely archery equipment for target shooting. Making homemade crossbows is a hobby that is rapidly growing. Medieval reenactors, fantasy role playing gamers and people who participate in Renaissance fairs all are making crossbows and other missile weapons from bungee cords, wood and PVC pipe. These fire soft blunt projectiles at low velocity to make them safer. more »
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