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hikr
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PostMon Oct 15, 2018 6:12 pm 
my custom lacing system turned out well I think. black 550 paracord with a paracord lock at the top. 3:1 heat shrink tubing to bind together the lace ends. at first I secured the lace ends through the lacing pattern like this:
but then I realized that it loops over the top of the tongue nicely like this:
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PostTue Oct 23, 2018 9:22 pm 
I have to say the new lacing system is a great improvement. the lace tension is far more adjustable and persistent. I just bought a second pair of the same shoes and with the default laces the shoes feel much more blob like!

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PostWed Oct 24, 2018 10:58 am 
Hikr, I tried something similar to this on some wading boots and the cords just kept slipping. I had to go with a "chockstone" style cord lock to hold the laces. Do the cord locks you purchased have more holding power than regular "barrel locks"?

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PostWed Oct 24, 2018 4:15 pm 
@schenk - I did a lot of online shopping for paracord locks before purchasing. I read a lot of complaints about various locks saying that the grip wasn't secure. I finally found the "gear aid" ellipse toggles which are more expensive but I haven't read any complaints about their grip strength. and so far they have worked well for me

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PostThu Oct 25, 2018 9:15 am 
Thanks Hikr

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