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yawetag Thu Mar 12, 2009 08:54pm
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Originally Posted by dash_riprock (Post 587688)
GREAT tip. The stuff I got is called 550 Type III Commercial Nylon Paracord. 550lb. test and made in the USA. 10 bucks for 100 ft. Thanks.
100 ft? You must have some huge shoes.

johnnyg08 Thu Mar 12, 2009 09:05pm
45 inches on my base shoes

Umpmazza Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:26pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by dash_riprock (Post 587688)
GREAT tip. The stuff I got is called 550 Type III Commercial Nylon Paracord. 550lb. test and made in the USA. 10 bucks for 100 ft. Thanks.
550 cord, we used it in the military, love that stuff... but im not using it on my shoes, and those will not break.

briancurtin Thu Mar 12, 2009 11:02pm
A three page thread on shoe lace length.


...only on this website.

zm1283 Thu Mar 12, 2009 11:13pm
I was going to start a new thread, but this kind of fits here.

What do you guys use to black out the "N" on the NB 450's and 350's? I did a search but didn't find much.

Thanks.

Bishopcolle Thu Mar 12, 2009 11:50pm
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Originally Posted by dash_riprock (Post 587688)
GREAT tip. The stuff I got is called 550 Type III Commercial Nylon Paracord. 550lb. test and made in the USA. 10 bucks for 100 ft. Thanks.
Nuff for 50 umpires....

johnnyg08 Fri Mar 13, 2009 09:11am
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Originally Posted by briancurtin (Post 587799)
A three page thread on shoe lace length.


...only on this website.
I was thinking the same thing.

johnnyg08 Fri Mar 13, 2009 09:12am
I'm thinking a Sharpie might work. I haven't worried too much about it...I know some groups are pretty strict about the "all black" fortunately our group doesn't care that much so I don't worry about it.

zm1283 Fri Mar 13, 2009 09:50am
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Originally Posted by johnnyg08 (Post 587899)
I'm thinking a Sharpie might work. I haven't worried too much about it...I know some groups are pretty strict about the "all black" fortunately our group doesn't care that much so I don't worry about it.
I know Sharpie works on leather and rubber, but that stuff that the "N" is made of isn't really either of those. I don't have to black it out either because no one that assigns games here cares, but I thought about doing it anyway.

MajorDave Fri Mar 13, 2009 09:54am
I guess most of the posters on this thread don't have games to work yet. Otherwise, three pages on shoelaces and sharpies? WTF? YGTBSM!

Man, you guys need to work some games, soon.

At least no arguments or accusations yet. That usually flares up pretty often this time of year.

Good luck in the upcoming season. Hope it gets here for you soon.

Blue37 Fri Mar 13, 2009 09:56am
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Originally Posted by dash_riprock (Post 587688)
GREAT tip. The stuff I got is called 550 Type III Commercial Nylon Paracord. 550lb. test and made in the USA. 10 bucks for 100 ft. Thanks.
What about the ends? How do you keep them from fraying?

zm1283 Fri Mar 13, 2009 10:07am
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Originally Posted by MajorDave (Post 587928)
I guess most of the posters on this thread don't have games to work yet. Otherwise, three pages on shoelaces and sharpies? WTF? YGTBSM!

Man, you guys need to work some games, soon.

At least no arguments or accusations yet. That usually flares up pretty often this time of year.

Good luck in the upcoming season. Hope it gets here for you soon.
Scrimmage today. Games start for real on the 23rd.

mick Fri Mar 13, 2009 10:24am
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Originally Posted by MajorDave (Post 587928)
I guess most of the posters on this thread don't have games to work yet. Otherwise, three pages on shoelaces and sharpies? WTF? YGTBSM!

Man, you guys need to work some games, soon.

At least no arguments or accusations yet. That usually flares up pretty often this time of year.

Good luck in the upcoming season. Hope it gets here for you soon.
Last edited by MajorDave; Today at 10:55am. Reason: Add some expletives for emphasis. <!-- / edit note -->
MajorDave,
Seems the folks are interested in starting/continuing the season with good, well recommended shoe laces.
That is a good idea.

dash_riprock Fri Mar 13, 2009 10:29am
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Originally Posted by Blue37 (Post 587930)
What about the ends? How do you keep them from fraying?
Melt them with a lighter and flatten them a bit by pressing the softened nylon against cold metal. A word of caution: If the lace catches fire, the drips of melted nylon are hotter than the flame that melted it. Be careful.

Welpe Fri Mar 13, 2009 10:59am
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Originally Posted by johnnyg08 (Post 587897)
I was thinking the same thing.
You know there hasn't been a good ball bag thread in a while now.


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