quick release rope joining? 3

[subsearobot]

Hey there. I am looking for a piece of hardware that functions like a seatbelt buckle. It must, however, function with cordage instead of webbing. hopefully it will be cylindrical in shape. It must be "somewhat" sturdy and light weight - rated to ~200#.

I need to join two cords (1/8" spectra) under a tension. what this means is that the latch must engage without much relaxation in the line. The cords are fixed length, as is the spanned distance. I tried to use caribeaner- type joiner, but once the reciever settled onto the loop, the line was slack. or it woudl be too difficult to join in the first place.

something like this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...ue&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_2&smid=A2VPI5RFYNE0AS

but intended for load holding would be sweet.

any ideas?

 

[3DDave]

This looks interesting:

http://www.caribuhorsewear.com.au/images/D/Horse-Lead-Rope.jpg

from

http://www.caribuhorsewear.com.au/horse-lead-ropes-with-panic-latch.html

Not the answer that I'm completely good with, so I'll keep looking, but it is interesting.

I keep thinking there's a mating hook pair (like opposed 'L' pieces) with a slide tube to prevent uncoupling.

 

[BUGGAR]

Or the bolt mechanism in the M16. But do it so it doesn't jam.

 

[Compositepro]

Perhaps you are looking for the wrong thing. You probably need a quick adjust tensioner rather than a connector. Once you release tension, many types of connectors can work. It is the tensioning that is the important part. Things like this:

https://www.google.com/search?q=fen...sAQIUQ&biw=1536&bih=730#imgrc=jybur1jarcSVlM:

 

[subsearobot]

update:
I am going with snap shackles and custom "guy line adjusters".

thanks all for your input! I am very happy with the results, and may not have gotten there without your input!

 

[hendersdc]

Thanks for the update! It is always interesting to hear how things work out