Teufelberger
Teufelberger Epicord 8 mm Hitch Cord (By the Foot)
An 8 mm hitch cord by the foot for building friction hitches and split tails.
Typical $2
Tech Cordage
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Sterling Rope
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Sterling Shock Cord, Bungee Cord by the Foot
Stretchy accessory cord cut to length for gear tethers, bag closures and tie-downs.
$1
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- Sold by the foot, cut to length
- Elastic core with a braided cover
- Handy for tool tethers and bag closures
- Keeps the truck and trailer organized
- Not for climbing or rigging loads
Sterling shock cord is bungee cord by the foot, so you can cut exactly what you need for gear loops, tool keepers, bag closures and truck organization. It is a utility cord for the shop and the truck, not a life-support line.
Where shock cord earns its keep
Most crews find a dozen uses for a few feet of bungee cord: a keeper on a handsaw scabbard, a closure on a throw-line cube, a stretch tether for a radio, or a quick tie-down to keep wedges and files from sliding around the truck box.
Buying it by the foot means you are not stuck with a pack of pre-made bungees with hooks that never fit. Tie your own ends, add cord locks or hog rings, and make exactly what the job needs.
On the climbing side, a short loop of shock cord on a saddle ring can keep a spare carabiner or a hand-saw lanyard tidy, as long as nothing load-bearing ever depends on it. In the shop, a few lengths keep coiled rigging lines and rolled-up tarps from coming undone between jobs.
What it is not for
Shock cord stretches by design and has a low strength compared with climbing or rigging rope. Never use it for life support, rigging loads or anything where a failure could drop a person or a piece of wood. Keep it to organization and light-duty tasks.
UV and heat break down the elastic over time. When the cord stops springing back or the cover starts to fray, cut a fresh piece.
| Type | Elastic shock cord |
|---|---|
| Sold | By the foot |
| Brand | Sterling Rope |
Specs are from the manufacturer's published figures where available. Confirm against the product listing before you buy.
Questions about the Sterling Shock Cord (By the Foot)
Can I use shock cord as a tool lanyard aloft?
Only as a light tether for small items if it is rated for that use. For saws and heavier tools, use a lanyard made and rated for tools aloft.
How do I finish the ends of shock cord?
Most people tie a knot, use a hog ring or crimp, or add a cord lock. Seal the cut ends with heat to stop the cover from fraying.
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