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GNARSHRALPER
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I want to start doing urban but I need a bungee cord. I also made a rail in my backyard and tried making a snow drop in but it didn't work so I decided that I should just use a bungee cord instead. I need to know where I could get a cheap one or how to make one.
Jan 6 2015 6:02PM
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.Morton
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This is an idea I heard about when I looked this up sometime last year.



Braid this stuff together, you can find it on amazon for 30 bucks currently and its 100 ft. It stretches about double it's length so when you decide how long you want it, keep that in mind. Heres the link http://www.amazon.com/100-FT-Shock-Cord-BLK/dp/B001P6CO6Q/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1420587255&sr=8-3&keywords=shock+cord



then attach this to it or something similar. This one is just a wakeboard handle but you might be able to find an actual handle. Heres the link http://www.amazon.com/Proline-Recreation-Handle-Mainline-12-Inch/dp/B0000E0JXQ/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1420587415&sr=8-6&keywords=wakeboard+handle
Jan 6 2015 6:42PM
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.Morton
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Sorry, I think they took the thicker cord off amazon, that might work but it will take more than one braid. If you are worried about that being too thin buy the thickest cord possible that is not over an inch in diameter.
Jan 6 2015 6:46PM
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Dobber
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My neighbor pulls me behind his fourwheeler with a water skiing rope. Made some amazing kickers last year.
Jan 6 2015 7:33PM
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casey_cope
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Buy a thick bungee cord. I tried building a bungee and the bungee cord was too thin so it didn't work. It couldn't even pull me into a down rail
Jan 6 2015 7:48PM
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nhskier1414
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Eastern.SkierSorry, I think they took the thicker cord off amazon, that might work but it will take more than one braid. If you are worried about that being too thin buy the thickest cord possible that is not over an inch in diameter.


I bought that cord last year, doubled it over, and it works like a charm for urban. Would definitely recommend it.
Jan 6 2015 8:23PM
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.Morton
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nhskier1414I bought that cord last year, doubled it over, and it works like a charm for urban. Would definitely recommend it.


I plan on making one this year for me and my friends. Great to hear from someone that tried it and it worked.
Jan 6 2015 8:27PM
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JGWI
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Everything you need

http://www.amazon.com/100-FT-Shock-Cord-BLK/dp/B001P6DJPQ/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420594001&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=3%2F8+inch+shock+chord

http://www.amazon.com/AIRHEAD-AHSR-3-3-Section-Radius-Handle/dp/B000OF3IQE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420594017&sr=8-1&keywords=water+ski+rope

http://www.amazon.com/Black-Diamond-Positron-Screwgate-Carabiner/dp/B000CC1ANM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1420594042&sr=8-2&keywords=carabiner

http://www.amazon.com/Boy-Scouts-Handbook-First-1911/dp/1481927620/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420594072&sr=8-1&keywords=Boyscouts
Jan 6 2015 8:28PM
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BianKarrett
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you could buy a banshee bungee on craigslist. but they went out of buisness because they got sued.
Jan 6 2015 8:42PM
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nhskier1414
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Eastern.SkierI plan on making one this year for me and my friends. Great to hear from someone that tried it and it worked.


With mine I don't even use a handle I just grab a loop that I made in the bungee. The speed is nice and you don't need a crowd to pull it.
Jan 6 2015 8:42PM
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losh
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There is nothing that can match getting launched 35mph from a banshee bungee. Save the time and frustration. Buy a banshee
Jan 6 2015 8:46PM
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JGWI
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Steezy_Mcbreezyyou could buy a banshee bungee on craigslist. but they went out of buisness because they got sued.

http://www.bansheebungee.com/

They're back.
Jan 6 2015 8:46PM
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BianKarrett
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Just.Go.With.Ithttp://www.bansheebungee.com/

They're back.


Yes!
did you hear how they got sued in the first place?
Jan 6 2015 8:49PM
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JGWI
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Steezy_McbreezyYes!
did you hear how they got sued in the first place?


Enlighten me.
Jan 6 2015 9:24PM
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BianKarrett
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Just.Go.With.ItEnlighten me.



Somebody put a pole in the sand and it launched back and impaled him, somehow his friends or relatives won the lawsuit
Jan 6 2015 9:29PM
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.Morton
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Steezy_McbreezyYes!
did you hear how they got sued in the first place?


I heard wakeboarders were using them and they were just screwing the ends into the ground and they were flying out of the ground and breaking peoples noses and stuff. Could be completely wrong but thats what I heard.
Jan 6 2015 9:32PM
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