You are missing the point
The snubber works with your dock line to minimize the jerking motion as No Regrets mentioned. You would still tie your boat up as you normally would, the snubber just acts as a shock absorber and takes the stress off the cleat. No matter how well your boat is tied, in rough water a snubber makes it better.
They really shine when rafting.
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