making bungees

[t j]

The Kitfox bungees came in two different sizes. It just depended on what they had in stock when the kit was shipped. 3/8 X 66" long required 6 wraps. 5/16 X 90" long required 13 wraps.

I struggled when I installed my first set and again when I replaced them. A couple years ago Dave F posted his ax handle video right about the time a friend with a model 2 was struggling trying to install some bungees.

I cut a branch off a tree and whittled a wedge on the end. It worked great. Took about 10 minutes. The key I think is the tree was a Canadian Elm.

[vetdrem]

I received the bungee materials, and followed the Avidflyer article about making them. I did it pretty much the way they suggested, except I used a vice to clamp the bungee material into a loop and a scissor jack to stretch the loop. They came out great. Now I just need to find a skilled helper to help me install them (are you listening, Ken).

Louie

[ken nougaret]

If you can use an unskilled helper, text me.
Ken