[slingshaft]

I always use a rubber line tensioner, it seems that after repeated stretching with the wet line,I lose the snug,tidy effect. I find that for me, it is easier to hook the last wrap over the line holder. And when I'm far away from a dive shop I can build a tensioner right into the shooting line by stuffing several extra inches of shooting line into a 4 inch length of used sling rubber. Ideally, 1/2 in. diameter. However, every size works. Then, tie big knots in the line right at the ends of the rubber, stuff the knots into the rubber, clinch wrap just like you were making a regular sling. I've tied small plastic beads on to the line in place of the knots.