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Old 11-05-13 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by onbike 1939
A friend of mine lost the sight in one eye due to a bungee cord snapping loose and he was an experienced rider.

I try to avoid them and use straps.
If I use them, I always keep a hand on the strap itself when I am releasing them. I have a friend who witnessed someone having their nose torn off of their face by a bungee hook.
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