Which tow cord do you use?

[happy-diver]

Dude when you need a hand building a rebreather I should have some definitive answers for you

 

[Agro]

Isn't rope that's not sisal just called nylon or rope or line or cord

No, there is Polyethylen, Polypropylen, Nylon and others

 

[Still Kicking]

I will make both knots on try ththem.

An ounce of common sense and first-hand experience is worth a ton of internet "wisdom."

 

[Boarderguy]

No adjustment in mine. I have set lengths for top and bottom line and they are individually cut and tied. Shorter top so the scoot stays on plane below me with even tension on both lines at my desired length. I used 550 cord that was burned and super glued at the knots.

I don't have any out of water pics but my buddy did get this one which shows it in use.

 

[Agro]

No adjustment in mine. I have set lengths for top and bottom line and they are individually cut and tied. Shorter top so the scoot stays on plane below me with even tension on both lines at my desired length. I used 550 cord that was burned and super glued at the knots.

I don't have any out of water pics but my buddy did get this one which shows it in use.

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I will add an adjustment on mine, no doubt.

 

[trimixdiver]

I made my own and have used a tow cord like this for decades.

My adjustable tow cord

Hey Jim why do you have this type of tow rope more for comfort?

 

[Capt Jim Wyatt]

Hey Jim why do you have this type of tow rope more for comfort?

It is easier to make and adjust the length.

 

[NothingClever]

I don't have any out of water pics but my buddy did get this one which shows it in use.

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I'm going to get one of those masks for those dives when I want to channel my inner Elton John.

 

[rjack321]

My Bonex has an old tow cord, it's stiff meanwhile and does not slide well anymore, it became difficult to adjust length.

What kind of cord do you use? Must be
- about 5mm
- braided
- black if possible

What material is best? Nylon, polyester......
Are there differences in braiding?

Black is silly. When it gets tangled (or wrapped in your prop) you have that much more hassle getting it cleaned up. Black offers zero value.

 

[Boarderguy]

I'm going to get one of those masks for those dives when I want to channel my inner Elton John.

Life is dull enough, why not add some color! Black on black on black divers make me go hmm