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Quick banshee bungee question

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J-Evs
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if i were to just buy the bungee can i just use one of my wakeboarding tow rope handles?
also is the lead line what you tie around the rail, and is that necessary or can i just like clip the bungee to rail or use some random rope?
Dec 21 2010 6:35PM
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Stickity
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just use a shitload of rubber bands
Dec 21 2010 6:50PM
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theabortionator
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can make your own with surgical rubber and and a handle. Might not be as good but cheaper. Or you can use those ghetto bungee cords taped together if you want to be really ghetto.
Dec 21 2010 6:52PM
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J-Evs
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basically all im askin is, is there an advantage to using the handle that banshee makes or can i just a wakeboard handle and get teh same performance?
Dec 21 2010 7:22PM
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laxstar
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yes
Dec 21 2010 8:12PM
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J-Evs
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yes there is an advantage to using the banshee handle or yes i can use a wakeboard handle
Dec 21 2010 8:13PM
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moonofendor
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well the banshee handle is designed for the specific use of being towed in on snow. and a wakeboard handle is designed for the specific use of being towed on water.

but since all snow is water, but not all water is snow it would make perfect sense to use a wakeboard handle on a banshee.

don't go the other way though. the results could be catastrophic...
Dec 21 2010 9:24PM
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gnarles.
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no man its a handle if it isnt heated or plush fur for comfort its got no advantage what so ever
Dec 21 2010 9:41PM
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7-3instacall
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Just use your regular wakeboarding rope and pull very hard
Dec 21 2010 10:37PM
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PJS.
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then watch it snap you in the sack
Dec 21 2010 10:37PM
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butterstickinc
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its basically like a really good wakeboard handle thats it
Dec 21 2010 11:08PM
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Strobe
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flawless victory
Dec 21 2010 11:10PM
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.skiperisher.
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the handle they give you is fine but you could use a wake board handle if you want. also we used a chain insted of the rope given to you as the atachment. make sure its clicked on there properly cause it hurts when it hits you
Dec 21 2010 11:34PM
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Meases_Pieces
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problem solved????
Dec 22 2010 12:54AM
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chardi
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^i already have you at 10/10 but i'm considering making a new account just so i can give you more karma. well done.
Dec 22 2010 12:56AM
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.cam.
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Dont want to make a new thread and this title fits so here it goes.

Does anyone know what the diameter of one single strand is on the bungee cord? I am trying to make my own and want to know what rubber to get.
Jan 12 2011 6:08PM
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GolfingElephant
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Ill give the gift of karma for you good sir
Jan 12 2011 6:18PM
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Clebo1
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i think its prob around 3/4 inch or maybe 5/8 thats just eyeballing though
Jan 12 2011 8:24PM
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.cam.
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OK thanks.
Jan 12 2011 8:28PM
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Butters...
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if I am not mistaken the rope goes between the handle and the bungee so that you stop accelerating before you are on top of the rail. so its a nice thing to have
Jan 13 2011 7:59PM
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pennstater
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so i have the banshee ill used it today for urban get the rope and the handle u need them trust me also u will need to get a heavy duty carribeaner onlly like 3 buks at ur local hardware store
Jan 13 2011 8:01PM
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Skittle.
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most of these people are talking out their asses. ive used banshees with the stock handle and with a wakeboard handle, and i would say just go with the wakeboard handle if it is a nice wide one. the handle banshee gives you stock is kinda skinny to be pulling back and having somebody grab onto at the same time. the yellow rope it comes with is just rope, and not really good rope at that, so you would be fine using some other rope. Also, definitely go get some good caribeaners at a climbing store
Jan 13 2011 8:38PM
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hanksy
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The Banshee handle is also meant for use in water, so yes you should be totally fine.
Jan 13 2011 9:11PM
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skiRay
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Idk i would trust something thats in production and has been tested a lot. Something homemade could go horribly brong involving bungees
Jan 13 2011 9:23PM
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