Where to buy an extra long coiled part of lanyard

[KPC]

I just picked up a Blaster B1 and it came with a Jetlogic lanyard. The coiled part of the lanyard cable is stretched to the absolute maximum when I try to board from the rear of the blaster. Many times, if I'm in rough water the coiled part isn't long enough and it pops off the start/stop switch just from moving around in the waves.

Plus, the actual coiled part is starting to wear, and I'm concerned that if I do fall off, the cord might tear rather than trigger the kill switch.

It is time for a replacement coil cord. I looked on eBay, but it came back with 8,000+ lanyards.

By the way, I'm not local to any real boating supply stores, the closest is at least 45 minutes away, I'll order from the net before I drive that far.
I'd like to buy the coil cord locally, but I haven't thought of an application or a store that would have coil cords. I talked with a few people in crafts, sporting goods, hardware at walmart, and nobody could think of something that would work properly.


The coil cord is more than just coiled plastic, it has something like nylon rope inside the rubber/plastic jacket for reinforcement.

Any ideas?

 

[WaveDemon]

if you learn to side mount your blaster you won't need another lanyard.

 

[WFO Speedracer]

Look At An Atlantis Laynard,they Are Pretty Long

 

[The Penguin]

are you attaching the lanyard to your wrist, or your vest?

http://jetlogic.com/2008/safety.php

 

[WFO Speedracer]

http://www.atlantisenterprises.com/productswater/waterlanyard.htm

 

[Shonuff]

Turn your idle way down and zip-tie your stop switch.

 

[Matt_E]

Zip tie = bad idea.

 

[KPC]

Any ideas on where it is possible to find a coiled type cord locally?

I'm not interested in the zip tie method, that is not a fix that is just unsafe, and the cord is clipped to the jetlogic wristband, not to the lifejacket.

Side mounting is fine, but not everyone in my family can do it that way.


I really just need some thoughts on an application that might also use a coil cord.

BTW, coiled phone cord doesn't count, LOL

 

[The Penguin]

I have a feeling that finding that sort of cord local to you is going to be near impossible.

you could attempt to make your own using 1/8" bungee cord sold by the foot at West Marine - but that might also fall into the "bad idea" category.

 

[Shonuff]

Zip tie = bad idea.

I'm not usually a zip-tie fan but what gives? Are you thinking stuck throttle scenario?

 

[Dustin Mustangs]

New ones from yami are less then $20 and then there is stuff like this also:

http://www.overtons.com/modperl/pro..._Lanyard_Only&str=lanyard&merchID=1008&r=view

 

[Matt_E]

Yes, exactly my thoughts. I used to be a proponent of zip ties, but I've changed my mind.

 

[Shonuff]

Gotcha.

 

[velocity]

Any boat dealerships around you? I know they sell them here at the boat shops.

 

[Freakrider]

I have a B1 and bought one from walmart...is long enough clipped to the Life vest...