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Check cord recommendations?

Post by dakotagun » Fri Jul 04, 2014 6:44 am

Greetings.
I've used check cords on my dogs for years, but only recently heard of folks preferring 'stiff' ones to help avoid tangles and offer a more immediate response with the dog. Mine are regular, multipurpose ropes. Any recommendation for a stiffer style, I the 20-30' range? I've shopped lots of sites, but they're description leaves me wondering about this detail. Thanks.

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Re: Check cord recommendations?

Post by Vman » Fri Jul 04, 2014 7:00 am

Lion Country Supply Tangle Proof Check Cord. Order # CC1. Nothing better.

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Post by DonF » Fri Jul 04, 2014 7:48 am

I haven't been able to find good check cord material for years. maybe I just don't have enough dried mud in this one yet. I like 7/16th tight woven nylon with a solid core.
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Re: Check cord recommendations?

Post by dakotagun » Fri Jul 04, 2014 8:17 am

Thanks, vman. I'll check out that cord, seems to be what I was looking for.

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Post by Neil » Fri Jul 04, 2014 9:02 am

Buddy Stick instead. Do a Google.

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Re: Check cord recommendations?

Post by gotpointers » Fri Jul 04, 2014 10:25 am

I use a mendota from sportsmans warehouse. Also a busted bright orange 1/4 air hose from home depot as a backup. Couple of zip ties then wrapped with electrical tape to geate a loop for the closed end of the snap. It hardly ever tangles or snags. Total Cost 1.19

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Check cord recommendations?

Post by Luminary Setters » Fri Jul 04, 2014 11:32 am

If you know anyone that works with a rescue crew or tree service. check with them. They replace their climbing ropes when worn an make excellent tangle free check chords.
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Post by gundogguy » Fri Jul 04, 2014 1:58 pm

dakotagun wrote:Greetings.
I've used check cords on my dogs for years, but only recently heard of folks preferring 'stiff' ones to help avoid tangles and offer a more immediate response with the dog. Mine are regular, multipurpose ropes. Any recommendation for a stiffer style, I the 20-30' range? I've shopped lots of sites, but they're description leaves me wondering about this detail. Thanks.
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Re: Check cord recommendations?

Post by DonF » Fri Jul 04, 2014 3:01 pm

gundogguy wrote:
dakotagun wrote:Greetings.
I've used check cords on my dogs for years, but only recently heard of folks preferring 'stiff' ones to help avoid tangles and offer a more immediate response with the dog. Mine are regular, multipurpose ropes. Any recommendation for a stiffer style, I the 20-30' range? I've shopped lots of sites, but they're description leaves me wondering about this detail. Thanks.
I have used this product for some 25 yrs
http://www.gundogsupply.com/danmarsolcor.html
Those look like nice cords but, I don't like the snap put on like that. I use a bowline knot to tie on my snaps. I use the whoa post for whoa training and then I use that knot under the chin if the dog moves. Very effective. Need a knot there to do that.
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Re: Check cord recommendations?

Post by Blange » Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:34 pm

You can get it fom them with a bowline knot. You just ned to specify.

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Check cord recommendations?

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Permatack

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Re: Check cord recommendations?

Post by Becassier » Sat Jul 05, 2014 12:13 pm

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When teaching manors on game, we prefer a max. of 12 foot. We use a rope style and one made from used compressor hose. The one that is pictured (12 foot compressor hose), does not tangle, easy on your hands and is a mild shock absorber.
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Post by D Bros. » Sat Jul 05, 2014 12:52 pm

Mendota Super Cord. Tangle free, floats, and doesn't collect burrs.

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Post by Big bloc » Sat Jul 05, 2014 2:41 pm

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Post by RoostersMom » Mon Jul 07, 2014 9:18 am

Once you've had permatack, you'll never go back! I love the stuff Mary puts out there for checkcords and dog/horse stuff too. www.permatack.com. Mine don't tangle, don't get soaked or mud caked and they're easy on the hands. I've been using them for the past 14 years - love their stuff. She makes custom orders too - anything you can dream up, she can make.

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Re: Check cord recommendations?

Post by Brazosvalleyvizslas » Mon Jul 07, 2014 9:38 am

I make my own out of compressor hose also. Its easy, cheap and tangle free.

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Post by AZ Brittany Guy » Mon Jul 07, 2014 4:29 pm

gotpointers wrote:I use a mendota from sportsmans warehouse. Also a busted bright orange 1/4 air hose from home depot as a backup. Couple of zip ties then wrapped with electrical tape to geate a loop for the closed end of the snap. It hardly ever tangles or snags. Total Cost 1.19
Gibbons and a few of us over here started using the air hose a few years ago. I Iike it except it is hard to wrap up and store.

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