: Ok, I feel kinda dumb asking this question, but I havent been able to fiugure
: it out yet on my own. What is the correct way to cut shock cord and keep
: the ends from fraying or becoming a messy ball of melted nylon. I have
: tried using a hot knife to cut it. The sheath seals well but the whtie
: rubber part of the cord still slides around and eventually sticks out past
: the end. I usually cut it off with diagonal cutters and burn the ends.
: Works OK, but leaves a messy end.
: Any suggestions?

: John Leonard

John: I have been sailing for several decades and used a lot of shock cord. My experience is similar to Nick's in that the low tech approach works fine. Wrap the cord with tape -- plastic or even masking tape -- cut it and then burn the ends. This lasts as long as the cord is reasonably elastic and then it is time to change out the cord anyway.

Ralph