Bungee tension is tested at 300% elongation and may vary up to 20% depending on temperature, age, etc.
A general rule of thumb for high start launching: Rubber Pull = 5 X Model weight.
A "floater" can get by with less pull and a fast composite plane can usually take more.
2m. rubber 1/8"ID x 1/16" Wall 6LBS.
2m Comp. rubber 1/8"ID x 3/32" Wall 8 to10LBS.
3m rubber 1/8"ID x 1/8" Wall 14 to 18LBS.
Unlimited rubber 1/8"ID x 5/32" Wall 20 to 24LBS.
Standard Bungee 1/4"ID x 1/8" Wall 28 to 35LBS.
Mega Bungee 1/4" ID x 3/16" Wall 38LBS. ++
Insane Mega Bungee 1/4" ID x 1/4" Wall 50LBS. +++.
All Bungees come with connectors installed and a ring on each end.
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Bungee usage and maintenance
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