Double sheet bend for hanging?
Hello,
I'm still figuring out the modifications to my Claytor Jungle Hammock to use it with adjustable straps and ring buckles as described on JustJeff's site.
My question is: Is a double sheet bend a good knot for hanging? That is to say, I will have a strap round the tree (with a 'biner) run through the rings for adjustment. The rings will have a short length of 4mm cord tied to them. The other end of the cord must attach to the hammock. I cannot run the cord through the stitched channel at the end of the hammock as it is too thin and will probably tear or wear the fabric. So, I will use some 20mm webbing there.
I will take a length (about 0.5m) of 20mm webbing and stitch two small loops in each end. I will run the webbing through the stitched channel and put the two loops together. I will tie the 4mm line (from the rings) through both loops using a double sheet bend. This knot will hold all the weight.
Does this sound like a reasonable construction?
Is the double sheet bend a good knot for this purpose?
If not (!) is there a better knot?
Comments are welcome.
Thanks,
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