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I'm not sure ski rope will work
In Response To: I just ordered some 3/16 shock cord ()
Isn't that pretty stiff stuff? The stuff I'm talking about looks like this: http://www.homedepot.com/p/3-8-in-x-100-ft-Hollow-Braid-Poly-Rope-in-Yellow-14124/202079600
BTW, the idea credit goes to my friend.
Mark
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That angle of pull is a bit high, eh?