What is Bungee Cord?
Bungee cord, sometimes called shock cord, is elastic cord that is typically covered with a sturdy nylon coating and has a hooking mechanism at both ends. The general purpose of bungee cord is to absorb shock from impacts. Bungee cord has several practical uses and is used frequently in cargo shipping and hauling, and even extreme sports. Bungee cord is available in various lengths and diameters and with specialized hooking mechanisms for different tasks.