Harbor Freight bungee cords? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dbarnett66 · 11-20-2012, 07:59 PM

Are any of you using this bulk pack of bungee cords? I couldn't resist at $15.99 for about 40 of them. I thought I would check with you all while I can still return them if need to.

Sdspeed · 11-20-2012, 08:04 PM

I've never used them on a kayak but we use a lot of them in tarpping and wrapping yachts for local and long distant moves. Are there better bungees,yes but my guess you'll loose these before they fail.
UV rays kill all bungees

MrM · 11-20-2012, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sdspeed

I've never used them on a kayak but we use a lot of them in tarpping and wrapping yachts for local and long distant moves. Are there better bungees,yes but my guess you'll loose these before they fail.
UV rays kill all bungees

+1

Half of everything I own is held together by either duct tape or something from HFT. Have to love that place.

Mongo Johnson · 11-21-2012, 06:37 AM

I've had some luck with tools at this Long Beach location for tools and equipment.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/jr-tools-and...ply-long-beach

Similar to HF, but not a chain. There are some other tool joints nearby.

StinkyMatt · 11-21-2012, 07:32 AM

Some things like bungee are ok if they are cheap.

Some things, don't go cheap on or you will pay the price. I got some super cheap drill bits and on the very first bit, working in wood the bit broke, cost me a 30 dollar piece of furniture trim. I was soo pissed, I threw the rest of them into the trash..

Be carefully where you "save".

Hunters Pa · 11-23-2012, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

Some things like bungee are ok if they are cheap.

Some things, don't go cheap on or you will pay the price. I got some super cheap drill bits and on the very first bit, working in wood the bit broke, cost me a 30 dollar piece of furniture trim. I was soo pissed, I threw the rest of them into the trash..

Be carefully where you "save".

Yup, consumables like bungees, electrical tape, zip ties - Harbor Freight & the like.

Something you want to last & not get pissed when it fails, spend more, buy it once.

11-20-2012, 07:59 PM	#1
dbarnett66 Danodog Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lakeside, CA Posts: 155	Harbor Freight bungee cords? Are any of you using this bulk pack of bungee cords? I couldn't resist at $15.99 for about 40 of them. I thought I would check with you all while I can still return them if need to.

11-21-2012, 06:37 AM	#4
Mongo Johnson Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Long Beach Posts: 192	I've had some luck with tools at this Long Beach location for tools and equipment. http://www.yelp.com/biz/jr-tools-and...ply-long-beach Similar to HF, but not a chain. There are some other tool joints nearby. __________________ A day on the water . . . priceless.

11-20-2012, 08:04 PM	#2
Sdspeed Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 732	I've never used them on a kayak but we use a lot of them in tarpping and wrapping yachts for local and long distant moves. Are there better bungees,yes but my guess you'll loose these before they fail. UV rays kill all bungees

11-21-2012, 07:32 AM	#5
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Some things like bungee are ok if they are cheap. Some things, don't go cheap on or you will pay the price. I got some super cheap drill bits and on the very first bit, working in wood the bit broke, cost me a 30 dollar piece of furniture trim. I was soo pissed, I threw the rest of them into the trash.. Be carefully where you "save".