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Better Bungee™ Is Stronger Environmentally Safe For All Uses

The Better Bungee is excited to officially launch into the US and CANADIAN market, available at GRAINGER and AMAZON, The Better Bungee, made in the USA of a new high tech material; that will not crack, break or become brittle and is virtually weightless, allowing The Better Bungee to safely stretch twice its original length but still retain its stretch.  The Better Bungee is great for organizing the garage, hauling, storage and more!  A great life hack for organizing, saving space in small rooms or uncluttering your garage.

US Made Bungee is Ultra-Lightweight, Stronger and More Versatile

The Better Bungee™ is the most durable, top-of-the-line tie downs to fit every application; cargo control, ATV, Camping / Outdoor adventures, Motor Cycles, Boating, water sports, to mention a few.  The Better Bungee™ products are made to withstand extreme temperatures and weather conditions, are resistant to oil, diesel fuel, salt water and most household chemicals.  Made in the USA of a new high tech material; that will not crack, break or become brittle and is virtually weightless, allowing The Better Bungee to safely stretch twice its original length but still retain its stretch.  Available on Amazon.com, Gemplers.com, Imperial Supply and Grainger.com. The variety of straps, cords, ropes, lengths, colors and accessories make this product one of a kind.

Deb Dershem
Deb Dershem

Deb Dershem, President of The Better Bungee™ “We are excited to launch the Better Bungee into the US with a high-tech environmentally friendly material that is safer and stronger and lighter in weight.  It is the BETTER option now on the market for any rubber or shock cord applications.”

 

The Better Bungee™ Product Offerings: 

 

The Better Bungee™ heavy duty Strap is available with galvanized, stainless and over-molded nylon ends available in lengths of 12”, 18”, 24”, and 36”.  This product stretches to twice its length.  The super strong nylon ends are molded into the material to create a one-piece strap.  The ends will not pull out and are super strong and non-marring.

The Better Bungee™ Cord is a medium duty one-piece cord with over-molded super strong non-marring ends and is available in lengths of 12”, 18”, 24”.  This product stretches to twice its length.

The Synch™ Cord is medium duty; has a loop on one end and an over-molded super strong non-marring end on the other.  It is available in 30” and is perfect for applications where 2 hooks just won’t work.  It can make an anchor point easily by wrapping the cord around a bar or through a hole; then put the hook through the loop, pull tight then secure the hook end.   It makes a superior storage organizer for cords, rope and hoses!  Also great for holding things tight against a garage wall.

The Slotted Strap is versatile and heavy duty, will adjust from lengths of 12” to 36” and has either 2 over-molded super strong non-marring nylon ends or two galvanized hooks.  It can be used as an all in one tie down or for storage and organization.  This product is extremely versatile! When you can only have one this is for you!

The Better Bungee™, Build A Bungee™ kit comes with rope or strap.  This is the answer to any custom bungee cord needs.  Rope is available in 2 sizes: 1/4” or 5/16” and non-marring adjustable hook ends for building customized bungee cords.  Add our super strong O-ring to create custom cargo.

Innovative- Better Bungee Rope and Strap Kit
Innovative- Better Bungee Rope and Strap Kit

The Better Bungee™ rope and strap is a great replacement for shock cord.  It can be used to customize just about anything- tarp tie downs, shock cord on canoes, kayaks, covers for trucks, the uses are endless.  The rope material is available in reels of 50 feet and in diameters of 5/16” and 1/4”.  The strap material is 5/32 x 3/4″ and available in reels of 50 feet.  Larger or smaller rolls are available in bulk packages.

About The Better Bungee

Launched in 2016, The Better Bungee™ is the creator of superior bungees and tie down systems.  They are the only company in the industry to use the Betterthane 8000™ to manufacture all of their products.  Superior design and manufacturing practices allow us to sell our products at a price point that is economically feasible for all people. The versatility, environmentally friendly, safety and durability of this product are what set it apart from other bungee product lines.  Available in the US and Canada. Contact marketingdirector@thesilo.ca for ordering information.

Fish Quill Poetry Boat tour returns to the Grand River

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 Toronto, ON – A group of artists is setting out on a ten-day poetry and music tour by canoe down the Grand River in southwestern Ontario. For the fourth year running, the group, calling itself Fish Quill Poetry Boat, will be paddling from Elora to the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory and performing their work in cafés, arts centres, and heritage sites along the way. Fish Quill Poetry Boat in 2013 is comprised of poets David Seymour, Gillian Savigny, Leigh Kotsilidis, Linda Besner, and Stewart Cole, with London musician Grey Kingdom.

 

Fish Quill Poetry Boat will kick off the tour with a performance in Toronto on June 13th at 8pm at the TRANZAC Club. Scheduled stops for Fish Quill Poetry Boat are the Elora’s Beaver House on June 15th, West Montrose Kissing Bridge on June 16th, Waterloo’s Words Worth Books on June 17th, Cambridge’s Wired Up Pugs Café on June 19th, Paris’ Cedar House Martini Bar & Grill on June 20th, Brantford’s Station Coffee House & Gallery on June 21st, and Six Nation’s Chiefswood National Historic Site on June 23rd. With the exception of Toronto (8pm) and Elora (2pm) all performances are at 7pm. Cambridge’s performance has a $10 cover charge, and all other performances are free.

One notable stop on the tour is Chiefswood National Historic Site on June 23rd. Chiefswood is the only surviving pre-Confederation Native mansion in Ontario, and is the birthplace and childhood home of celebrated writer and performer

Tekahionwake, E. Pauline Johnson, best known for her iconic canoeing poem, “The Song My Paddle Sings.” The year 2013 marks the 150th anniversary of Pauline Johnson’s birth. Curator Karen Dearlove says, “We believe that the Fish Quill Poetry Tour is a great way to feature contemporary poetry and creativity at a site known historically for fostering literary creative dreams.” Fish Quill Poetry Boat will be sharing the stage at Chiefswood with local Six Nations writers and performers.

Fish Quill Poetry Boat is in its fourth year, and canoes are once again being lent free of charge by Paris-based outdoor adventure company Treks in the Wild. “A very cool idea,” says Andy Tonkin, canoeing guide and co-owner of Treks in the Wild, who will be coming along for the ride. The Grand River Conservation Authority and rare Charitable Research Reserve also sponsor the tour and will be giving presentations at select venues.

This year Fish Quill Poetry Boat has also put together an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign. You can watch a video of Leigh Kotsilidis and Linda Besner explaining how the tour works-

As a reward for contributions made, donors to the campaign can receive perks, such an anthology of past and present Fish Quill Poetry Boat participants. So far, that’s fifty poets and musicians!   CP