Perimeter Lines

They go by many shapes and names: Perimeter line, chicken strap, OS line (this doesn’t stand for outside), but they all serve the same purpose. The perimeter line is largely a utility line that is strung between 2 or more d-rings around the perimeter of your raft. In this piece we’ll be covering several uses, advantages, and some important thoughts for working with perimeter lines.
Check out Zach's video on the Northwest Rafting Channel: • Perimeter Lines | Ep. 101

[@dinosnow1]

I was watching this on perimeter lines going to put one on my raft. I noticed in the video what kind of kneepads are those. Thanks for spreading your knowledge✌️

[@allancampbell4075]

Good discussion! We have a perimeter line on our paddle raft (Aire 143D), but do not have one on our gear boat (Aire 156R). It might not be good logic, but I feel like it makes sense; the gear boat and frame already have plenty of places to grab ahold of to get back in. The paddle raft has thwart straps ("love handles") and the perimeter line. We use 7/16" rope from the hardware store. We really like having places for paddlers to grab ahold to get back in.

[@JamesLee-xh6lz]

Strap works has a double sided cam buckle that works great for tubular webbing. Easy to tighten both ends. No knots. It's called the " twocam".