Steve writes:

Good morning!

I moor my 34 foot Searay on the Columbia in Portland and have a few questions regarding which Shockles to use on my dock lines.  I’ve used the rubber snubbers, but I like the concept and design of your Shockles.  I think you have a great product line, although your products are difficult to find locally.  West Marine stocks a few, but I had no idea about your other products.

What rating would you recommend for dock lines?  F2 or F3?  I use 5/8″ lines fore and aft as well as spring lines.  I watched your videos and perused your site. Nice website by the way.  Glad to see a local Oregon company with an innovative idea!

I look forward to your suggestions and will order directly on your site.

Hi Steve -

Thanks for the comments.  We’ve been trying to get some of our other Shockles products into West Marine for a couple years but have only had luck with the big Shockles.  And while they’re selling very well, each store only stocks a few so they run out frequently.  If you’re in a West Marine store it would be great if you could mention Shockles and our other products as well.  Thanks!

Depending on the amount of chop and wind at your moorage, either F2 or F3 would work for your boat.  If you’re in a covered slip with no wake traffic, the 18″ F2 would be fine.  For anything else (or for general dock lines where ever you might be) I’d recommend 24″ F3.

With 5/8″ lines, you might want to consider using our SofTie system to attach the Shockles to your dock lines.  They work really well, attach quickly and easily, and allow you to adjust your Shockles easily.

We have our boat – yes, the SHOCKLES – moored at Columbia Crossings at Janzen Beach.  Perhaps we’ll see you on the water sometime this summer (if it ever arrives).  If so, be sure to give us a call!