What exactly is cave line?

[Jimmer]

I've finally picked up the hoses I wanted to get my new double's regs all setup, and was about to tie off my bolt snaps and get everything underway. I was going to cut off a bit from my big OMS reel and use that line, but I started wondering what "cave line" was, and if there is any reason I can't go to a hardware store and pick up 3/16" or 1/8" nylon marine rope and use it for tying off snaps instead of taking it off my reel.

Any thoughts?

Jim

 

[cool_hardware52]

I've finally picked up the hoses I wanted to get my new double's regs all setup, and was about to tie off my bolt snaps and get everything underway. I was going to cut off a bit from my big OMS reel and use that line, but I started wondering what "cave line" was, and if there is any reason I can't go to a hardware store and pick up 3/16" or 1/8" nylon marine rope and use it for tying off snaps instead of taking it off my reel.

Any thoughts?

Jim

What we sell, and what it typically used as guide line in caves, is a braided nylon line.

Nylon is just slightly negative. Braided, not twisted, keeps it from "untwisting"

The # (#18, #24, #36 etc.) refers to the number of filaments used in the braid.

1/8 or 3/16 dia line is huge compared to #24.

PM me your mailing address and I'll send you small hank of #24.

Tobin

 

[nereas]

I've finally picked up the hoses I wanted to get my new double's regs all setup, and was about to tie off my bolt snaps and get everything underway. I was going to cut off a bit from my big OMS reel and use that line, but I started wondering what "cave line" was, and if there is any reason I can't go to a hardware store and pick up 3/16" or 1/8" nylon marine rope and use it for tying off snaps instead of taking it off my reel.

Any thoughts?

Jim

Nylon ties from any hardware store work extremely well instead of cave line for that.

 

[KMD]

I've finally picked up the hoses I wanted to get my new double's regs all setup, and was about to tie off my bolt snaps and get everything underway. I was going to cut off a bit from my big OMS reel and use that line, but I started wondering what "cave line" was, and if there is any reason I can't go to a hardware store and pick up 3/16" or 1/8" nylon marine rope and use it for tying off snaps instead of taking it off my reel.

Any thoughts?

Jim

Twisted nylon line that you can pickup at the hardware store will work in a pinch. The only thing is that twisted line isn't as resistant to abrasion so you might find yourself replacing it a bit more often than you would like.


The most pure form of the definition, "cave line" is simply line that is in a cave. This could be anything from polypro "ski" rope, to braided/kermantal nylon to telephone wire. What people typically envision and use when tying boltsnaps, though is #18, #24 or #36 braided nylon.

P.s. and is what I would recomend as well.

 

[nereas]

What we sell, and what it typically used as guide line in caves, is a braided nylon line.

Nylon is just slightly negative. Braided, not twisted, keeps it from "untwisting"

The # (#18, #24, #36 etc.) refers to the number of filaments used in the braid.

1/8 or 3/16 dia line is huge compared to #24.

PM me your mailing address and I'll send you small hank of #24.

Tobin

Tobin, what size SPG hoses do you have available, besides the 6 inch and the 24 inch? What about sizes in between?

 

[jimdiverman]

Tobin,

Something good to do after you tie on your bolt snaps with nylon line is to get some super glue and put a dab or two directly on the knot. Also, make three wraps of the cave line around the bolt snap. Gluing the knot is better than just the knot itself, and it well never come undone unless you cut it. Also, I straongly recommend against nylon zip ties. They tend to pull out and come apart.

 

[cool_hardware52]

Tobin, what size SPG hoses do you have available, besides the 6 inch and the 24 inch? What about sizes in between?

nereas,

We don't make or sell any hoses besides the LP hose for a wing inflator. Check with TDL for other hoses.

Tobin

 

[cool_hardware52]

Tobin,

Something good to do after you tie on your bolt snaps with nylon line is to get some super glue and put a dab or two directly on the knot. Also, make three wraps of the cave line around the bolt snap. Gluing the knot is better than just the knot itself, and it well never come undone unless you cut it. Also, I straongly recommend against nylon zip ties. They tend to pull out and come apart.

I'm not a fan of zip ties either. Super glue or melt the ends, I've had good luck with both methods.

Tobin

 

[jimdiverman]

I'm not a fan of zip ties either. Super glue or melt the ends, I've had good luck with both methods.

Tobin

Yes, melt the ends and use superglue. That lasts and won't come apart.

 

[texdiveguy]

.......but I started wondering what "cave line" was..........
Any thoughts?

Jim

Cave line is REALLY just wreck line by another name.

I am a fan of zip ties personally for securing bolt snaps.