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  1. 01-28-2013, 04:20 PM #1
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    Source for Shock Cord purchase

    I need some shock cord (not 100% sure of the total feet needed but less than 10 would be more than enough) for a repair. The requirements are 1/4" (or 6 mm) and prefer a black or darker color (I have found a source for mostly white or lighter color on line in the right thickness)... REI shows it on their web site, but not available or in stock:
    http://www.rei.com/product/624074/sh...Sku=6240740016

    Closest REI is 100 miles or so if it is sold in any of the stores only. Anyone have a source or can provide a reliable supplier. Probably want to keep the cost with shipping under $10 (could stick it in an envelope and send it in the mail as far as I am concerned). I tried a few local stores and no luck so far.
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  2. 01-28-2013, 04:23 PM #2
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  3. 01-28-2013, 05:20 PM #3
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    Bought some at a Joann fabrics a few weeks back for a proof of concept at work, IIRC it was grey with black specs.

    Let me check tomorrow, and see if I can snag a few feet of it.
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    Check this place out:
    http://shop.skinboats.com/

    got 20 feet with $.32 shipping.

    Also, the cord I got at REI was wrapped in cotton, so not very good for anything winter....
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    Quote Originally Posted by krp8128 View Post
    Bought some at a Joann fabrics a few weeks back for a proof of concept at work.
    Been there already before posting this - our local store only had elastic and probably would break in 2 minutes....
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    Quote Originally Posted by sfotex View Post
    Check this place out:
    http://shop.skinboats.com/

    got 20 feet with $.32 shipping.

    Also, the cord I got at REI was wrapped in cotton, so not very good for anything winter....
    The boat place seems to have black in 3/16" only- unless I am missing something in searching their site.

    I am not sure what the fabric on the stuff I have now that broke is for material. But it lasted about 2 years maybe 3 and could be due to a burred eyelet that it is strung through as the right side is fine.
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    http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...rds=shock+cord

    Amazon uber alles
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  9. 01-29-2013, 07:18 AM #9
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    Just do an amazon search. I know I bought 250' there, but wasn't looking for small volumes. Regardless, you will find everything you need on Amazon.
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    shock cord for white water spray skirts, high quality
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jamespio View Post
    Just do an amazon search. I know I bought 250' there, but wasn't looking for small volumes. Regardless, you will find everything you need on Amazon.
    Hey good idea.
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