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Cord for stick to be used in place of the spring catch. Tested for repeated and strong tractions.
Follow these instructions to assemble your cord:
Pass the cord through the hole at the end of the ribbon and that one at the end of the stick (PIC. 1)
Put the two ends of the cord together so that they are parallel to each other (PIC.2)
Make a simple noose knot (PIC. 3)
Tighten the knot firmly (PIC. 4)
Cut both ends of the cord leaving 2 cm of border.(PIC. 5)
Remember that according to F.I.G. regulation the distance between the stick and the ribbon ( until the vertical seam) cannot be more than 7 cm (PIC. 6)