Introduction: "The Quick Fix" Flip-Flop Blowout Solution WWMD
If you got some slide in your glide then things like this can happen. One minute peaches and cream the next bam blowout, but don't get down, there is now finally a solution to repair those favorite flip-flops and regain that pep in your step. Always remember in the time of despair always ask yourself,"WWMD" what would McGiver do.
Step 1: All You Will Need
1)a piece of string (nylon if possible because it is thin strong and won't wear that fast and can be melted.)
2) a washer (a couple times larger than the hole and flat as possible)
The purpose of this instructable is to get the fastest, easiest way to get back in commission.
Step 2: Half Way to Getting Your Step Back
run the string through the washer then
Peal back the bottom layer and run both ends of the string through the hole and rap around the flip-flop strap and back down through the hole again and tie it to the washer.
Step 3: Jack Is Back
and bam cant nothing hold me down.
(side notes) it may help to burn the knot if you used a nylon cord. and any kind of adhesive between the layers could only help.
9 Comments
11 years ago on Introduction
Easier to find a safety pin. Just put it back thru the hole and place safety pin thru the tip so that it makes it not slip back thru. You're basically making a little stopper with the safety pin so it won't slip back out. good for a quick fix
14 years ago on Introduction
I grew up wearing rubber slippers(flip flops.....) and when they would pop out, I would stick the bottom part of my shirt through the hole, stick the numb'n in the shirt part, then pull. A fast and temporary solution is a saftey pin.
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
whaa...?
14 years ago on Introduction
Hmm, what are the chances you or one of your buddies would have nylon strong or a washer with them? Good idea, but I was hoping for a fix-as-soon-as-it-happens type of instructable.
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
Oh wow I spelled 'string' wrong.
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
how about the string off your swim trunks,and your buddies nipple ring!
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
lol
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
No... Absolutely not.
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
a cheap pair of animal sandals i had broke while walking up a big hill, found a cable tie in my girlfriends bag and fixed it (she's a handy girl). Further up the hill the other one broke too, damn animal, all out of cable ties managed to sort it with a key ring! All it takes is a little imagination :)