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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz
Be careful what you use for static discharge, any damage to the field (carpet or other) will irk the field supervisor who will then tell the Head Ref.
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Good advice. The tinsel breaks easily leaving pieces of copper behind and is the reason we don't use it anymore where I work. I envision snagging issues with chains. Static string is the best bet. It's expensive, but it's lightweight, very durable and works as intended in the environment we use it in. However, even with the cost, a 72' roll of it will last for years considering you only need to use a few inches at a time. It's basically some stranded copper wire with a durable conductive sheathing.
I also agree, it's best to engineer the static issues out of the build altogether. If you cannot do this, then use the string.