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Does anyone have an etymology?—Preceding unsigned comment added by 149.117.164.28 ( talk • contribs) 19:11, 9 August 2006 (UTC)
I have put a picture of a collection of bungee cords on the main page. remove it if not what is wanted, otherwise remove from the Requested Pictures page. -- jmb 17:37, 7 November 2006 (UTC)
Elasticated rope/cord was used on Sopwith Camels and some other WW I aircraft to secure the axle to the undercarriage legs, the bungee cord providing a measure of springing/ suspension. At the same time, it was used to provide a counteracting compensation to the weight of the gun in the Scarff ring aircraft gun mounting. If I remember correctly, the word 'bungee' (or 'bunjee') is of Indian origin, via the Raj, although I could be wrong. Ian Dunster ( talk) 20:46, 11 April 2008 (UTC)
How does Shock cord relate to Parachute cord? Anyone know?... Benryanau ( talk) 02:55, 16 March 2010 (UTC)
Has anyone considered if it is worth mentioned the notable dangers of these devices? In NZ it is known as a danger to the eyes, especially when being used to fasten items to car roof racks. There have even been posters up in hospitals warning of the dangers. The hooks at the end can cause terrible injuries to eyes and other body parts. 46.233.112.165 ( talk) 17:18, 11 March 2015 (UTC)Sam
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Does anyone have an etymology?—Preceding unsigned comment added by 149.117.164.28 ( talk • contribs) 19:11, 9 August 2006 (UTC)
I have put a picture of a collection of bungee cords on the main page. remove it if not what is wanted, otherwise remove from the Requested Pictures page. -- jmb 17:37, 7 November 2006 (UTC)
Elasticated rope/cord was used on Sopwith Camels and some other WW I aircraft to secure the axle to the undercarriage legs, the bungee cord providing a measure of springing/ suspension. At the same time, it was used to provide a counteracting compensation to the weight of the gun in the Scarff ring aircraft gun mounting. If I remember correctly, the word 'bungee' (or 'bunjee') is of Indian origin, via the Raj, although I could be wrong. Ian Dunster ( talk) 20:46, 11 April 2008 (UTC)
How does Shock cord relate to Parachute cord? Anyone know?... Benryanau ( talk) 02:55, 16 March 2010 (UTC)
Has anyone considered if it is worth mentioned the notable dangers of these devices? In NZ it is known as a danger to the eyes, especially when being used to fasten items to car roof racks. There have even been posters up in hospitals warning of the dangers. The hooks at the end can cause terrible injuries to eyes and other body parts. 46.233.112.165 ( talk) 17:18, 11 March 2015 (UTC)Sam