Im not in agreeance here. The rating of the system would change but not that of the hammock. As to a hammock without suspension? Come on over and Ill bet you a shiny new tarp that I can hang a hammock without straps or whoopies. Ill use nothing but the cord that cinches the end of my hammock. No suspension needed. :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: No you cant argue that that cord is a suspension it is an integrated part of the hammock itself.