Airhead Bungee Docking Lines

pjard · 07-01-2013, 01:34 PM

Does anyone have any experience with Bungee docking lines with the brand name of "Airhead"?

Exit20 · 07-01-2013, 03:16 PM

I've been using mine for 2 seasons on my 19'. I'm on the Winni River heading out to Winnisquam so I don't see a ton of wave action. They've held up nicely though and seem to take the strain off the dock and cleat.

salty dog · 07-01-2013, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by pjard

Does anyone have any experience with Bungee docking lines with the brand name of "Airhead"?

Can't quote from long term but in the few time times used, seems to work well for my Wellcraft V20. When docked bow first, the natural rhythm of the wave action constantly strains the bowline putting jarring pressure on the line, cleat and chalk. The four foot length seems to work well with a relaxed stretch and return with each motion. It's not a heavy duty solution you want to leave unattended for extended periods because like any bungee it can wear and possibly snap. I use a regular 1/2 inch dock line for the stern for overnight and also a 1/2 inch spring loosely on the center cleat for back up.

feb · 07-02-2013, 06:56 AM

I've used 2 of these on my dock for the past 3 years and they are still doing a great job even with the amount of wind and wave action I get. A little pricey but worth it in my experience so far.

http://www.shockles.com/products/shockles.cfm

07-01-2013, 01:34 PM	#1
pjard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 635 Thanks: 490 Thanked 194 Times in 101 Posts	Airhead Bungee Docking Lines Does anyone have any experience with Bungee docking lines with the brand name of "Airhead"?

07-02-2013, 06:56 AM	#4
feb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Meredith (Winnisquam) & Nashua, NH Posts: 213 Thanks: 25 Thanked 20 Times in 17 Posts	Shockles I've used 2 of these on my dock for the past 3 years and they are still doing a great job even with the amount of wind and wave action I get. A little pricey but worth it in my experience so far. http://www.shockles.com/products/shockles.cfm

07-01-2013, 03:16 PM	#2
Exit20 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 6 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	I've been using mine for 2 seasons on my 19'. I'm on the Winni River heading out to Winnisquam so I don't see a ton of wave action. They've held up nicely though and seem to take the strain off the dock and cleat.