: I'll keep poking around to see if I can find out what it is for curiosity
: sake. Both Dansprint and Speedstroke (the two top ergs) use them, I assume
: to make rope replacement easier. I'll probably just tie some knots and be
: done with it, but figured if I could find a couple for a a dollar, I'd try
: them. I assume they must work well since I have seen these machines used
: at very high speeds, pulling hard.

: thanks,
: eric

Rope should last for a really long time, the bungees though won't, they need periodic replacement.

Bill H.