Length of shock cord for WB Superfly doors

**Snaps** · 08-10-2018, 07:17

Originally Posted by Edmreb

Thanks everyone. Just ordered some mini cord locks - will go with the adjustable set-up.

Based on the suggestion in this thread, I wanted to try adjustable-length shock cord on my doors. I have 1/8" reflective shock cord on each door. I found the standard flat double mini cord locks were no match for the shock cord; it just slips through when tensioned.

The triangular line locks, though, work great.

**OneClick** · 08-10-2018, 07:31

Originally Posted by DeltaNu1142

Based on the suggestion in this thread, I wanted to try adjustable-length shock cord on my doors. I have 1/8" reflective shock cord on each door. I found the standard flat double mini cord locks were no match for the shock cord; it just slips through when tensioned.

Yea, don't use those for this application! Stick with the tiny locks with one hole...that way you have more tension/friction in one hole to keep it from slipping (TWSS). I pull mine pretty tight on occasion and haven't slipped once over 5+ years.

**Snaps** · 08-10-2018, 07:33

I'm looking through my bag, but I don't think I have enough of the single mini cord locks to do this. I just used what I had on hand.

**Edmreb** · 08-10-2018, 07:34

Originally Posted by OneClick

Yea, don't use those for this application! Stick with the tiny locks with one hole...that way you have more tension/friction in one hole to keep it from slipping (TWSS). I pull mine pretty tight on occasion and haven't slipped once over 5+ years.

Good to hear. I ordered the mini cord locks from Dutch. Sounds like they should do the trick.

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**OneClick** · 08-10-2018, 07:44

Good deal! Those are exactly what I was referring to. Good cord can matter as well. I tried a seller on ebay and it was junk. I used zpacks, but I bet Dutch's stuff is good too.

**weaver2469** · 08-10-2018, 14:13

Originally Posted by OneClick

Good deal! Those are exactly what I was referring to. Good cord can matter as well. I tried a seller on ebay and it was junk. I used zpacks, but I bet Dutch's stuff is good too.

I used the Dutch reflective shock cord and the Dutch mini cord locks. Perfect pairing.