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Start with 3-Sigma bungee rubber or norprene tubing. Using an electrician
fish tape (for pulling wire thru conduit) slide the fish tape thru the bungee
rubber until the hook end protrudes out the other side. Sometimes on the longer
material it will be necessary to lubricate the fish tape to cut down on internal
friction - if this is necessary use KY-lubricant or some other substitute used for
lubricating condoms as this will not effect the rubber. Splice the spectra into the loop
and pull it back thru the bungee. When doing this it is most convenient to do it outdoors
where you can lay the whole unit out in a straight line. Splice the spectra (see the tutorial
under Rigging) thru the plug - be sure to stich lock the splice and then pull the plug into
the bungee rubber by tying the far end of the spectra to a solid object and pulling on
the bungee. Secure the plug to the bungee by tieing double constrictor knots in the two
narrow necks of the plug - use the same waxed line as you would for bands(see the tutorial on making bands for double constrictor knot
details). Now either enlist 3 dumb buddies or get a truck and some tubular poly rope which you
slide over the other end of the bungee - be sure to have spliced the second plug onto the
other end of the bungee and pull out the bungee until the far plug is seated into the other end.
When doing this operation it is important to not do it in direct sunlight. The bungee may break if
you heat soak it in direct sunlight prior to pulling in the second plug. I usually do it around
sunset or on a cloudy day. Tie up the second plug just like you did the first - optionally you
can use heat shrink tubing over the ties if you are into esthetics.
