So what size line do you guys use? 7/64?
So what size line do you guys use? 7/64?
Then you take your business elsewhere. The charges are posted before you pay. Shipping charges at Redden are quite reasonable as % of total when you buy more. Good prices on Grundens.
And did I mention that Reddens ships very fast?
And you, oh lucky man, can find a West Marine close by in Highlands, NJ, where they will price match Reddens on the spot. (You won't be welcome the next time if you try to claim the 5% Hammockforums discount on a $20 purchase, but that is what you have Peanut for: a distracting charm. What West Marine doesn't have at that branch will be shipped to it at no cost to you. Persuade the Governor you're going to wear your Amsteel, and you may not have to pay the sales tax in NJ, either.
I have a West Marine even closer - five miles away in Eatontown. Last time I went down there and asked about Amsteel Blue the old geezer just rolled his eyes - didn't have a clue what I was talking about.
This time I'll take my pocket beagle Peanut - he should fit fine in my Ribzwear pack. I'll use him to charm the clerk into ordering from the catalog and shipping to the store. Great suggestion!
Plus one on this ... and I'm talking MIL Spec 550 too. Great stuff for a lot of applications but not suspension systems. Another draw back to it especially on lines running to your sleeping system ... that stuff wicks water like a small child sucking on a cherry slurppie on a hot day!
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Agreed. Some places get crazy on the shipping.
I sell stuff that is a lot bigger and more valuable than cordage.
www.valleykydex.com I offer flat rate $6 shipping, so I can't understand why stores can't do the same with things like cord. Works out good for both parties, the customer gets cheap shipping and I can just print label and drop package in one of those blue mail boxes.
Plus 1 on that - I was out last Thursday night in the rain and felt a drop of water hit me on the lower leg. After a couple more drops I had to investigate. Water was running down my 550 cord ridge line and dripping off over my lower leg. Tied a 2' length of 550 cord just inside the tarp for a drip line and problem solved.
I use 550 cord for everything except my hammock. One long piece for the ridge line and two rolls that have been cut and tied back together in odd two-ish foot lengths used for tie outs and odd jobs around camp.
Nice thing about 550 cord is you don't feel bad about cutting it up for those odd jobs.
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