Is it couch? Doesn't look like buffalo. Have you thought of a dethatch? Maybe just a heavy rake before winter?
I like it Shifu. How long does the heat shrink last? I find that mmelting formuline rope ends doesn't last long.
I used the big size to regrip the boom. But it's too slippery when wet for the areas where you grab it.
You inspired me to go and burn the end of my downhaul lines last night. Stretchy is right that formula line doesn't burn/melt like most rope. Still managed a little plasticky end. Formula line must have a higher amount of cotton or something?