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  1. It was the 1.75 mm zing-it, that's just what I...

    It was the 1.75 mm zing-it, that's just what I had, you can use anything. All it is for is to keep the hammock gathered. I am not familiar with the Warbonnet. If you watch the first video from Grizz...
  2. I tied a piece of zing-it through the channel...

    I tied a piece of zing-it through the channel twice to bunch up the end, then attached the whoopie around the material ahead of the gathered end. This way I am putting the weight on the material of...
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    It has "R5L" stamped underneath and a badge that...

    It has "R5L" stamped underneath and a badge that says "superdial" on the front, I even have the Buttonholer and a whole box of different feet and attachments that go with it.
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    Dug this out of dad's garage today. Cleaned and...

    Dug this out of dad's garage today. Cleaned and oiled it up and it works pretty good for being out there for 15 years. This was a Christmas gift from grandpa to grandma in '55.
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    The day my ENO DN was delivered, the first thing...

    The day my ENO DN was delivered, the first thing that I did was remove the heavy biner and cruddy looking rope in anticipation of getting the amsteel for whoopies. I used some zing it in the sewn...
  6. Thread: Tarp Skins

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    Tarp Skins

    I plan on making a set of tarp skins and was wondering if the tapered tube is more for diamond and hex tarps? I have a square tarp I am making them for, and my thought is the rolled up tarp will be...
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    The two orders I made were filled and sent very...

    The two orders I made were filled and sent very quick. Thanks for the discounts. I will order from you again.
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    I just reread the title, I shouldn't type when...

    I just reread the title, I shouldn't type when tired, its supposed to read "I finally get it". I have a ccf pad and an old heavy sleeping bag, they're too awkward to carry and I need a bigger pack to...
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    I Get Finally It

    Was able to go out a put up the hammock today for the first time. Was only out for a few hours, but I finally get what all this is about. I swear I heard music in the trees and maybe even a Whooo...
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    Redden Marine Service

    The staff at Redden Marine are great. I have placed two orders with them and the shipments have both went out the same day with tracking numbers to trace the order. Great job guys, I WILL be ordering...
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    Going to be keeping an eye on this thread to see...

    Going to be keeping an eye on this thread to see if everything is on the up and up.
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    Well, I'm glad it's not just me. I now have...

    Well, I'm glad it's not just me. I now have several ideas to try. Was using a yarn needle and doing it just like the whoopie tutorial, only 4 strands not 6. Will try 3 strands and prolly get the...
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    Tapering Amsteel

    I have the 7/64" 8 strand amsteel and when I try to taper the ends, by taking out 4 of the strands, the end falls apart. Am I doing something wrong, or just getting too rough with it. I am picking a...
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    The postmaster said to me this morning, Thanks...

    The postmaster said to me this morning, Thanks for keeping them in business! And I'm not done ordering stuff yet. :eek:
    Just embrace it and shout down any "addiction" speech from ground dwellers.
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    This being able to track packages is going to be...

    This being able to track packages is going to be the death of me. Checking the progress 3 to 4 times a day in anticipation of getting new toys is worse than waiting on Christmas when I was 7. Maybe...
  16. Thread: Shock Cord

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    Thanks, now to decide which one.

    Thanks, now to decide which one.
  17. Thread: Shock Cord

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    Shock Cord

    I have been unsuccessful in finding on here an outlet for shock cord. Where do you guys get it?
  18. Thread: Getting Closer

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    The bad part is, I haven't even started on the...

    The bad part is, I haven't even started on the minibull phase "yet".
  19. Thread: Getting Closer

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    Getting Closer

    Waiting on my BCO tarp to be delivered. Placed an order for Amsteel Blue for Whoopies and ridge lines. Also ordered seatbelt webbing for tree huggers. All this is to go with the ENO DN I got after...
  20. Thread: Tarp Question

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    Tarp Question

    I have a 1.9 oz urethane coated tarp coming my way and I have not been able to determine the best way to install side pull-outs. Every thing I have came across has been for sil-nylon. If they are...
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    They are to protect the tree from cutting into...

    They are to protect the tree from cutting into the bark with the suspension line. The straps spread the weight over a wider surface. An example of this would be like cutting a block of cheese with a...
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    Just ordered an ENO double and bug net for my...

    Just ordered an ENO double and bug net for my first hammock this morning. :thumbup: Now to get a tarp and I will become an official member of the Hanging club. Now where is the brown truck already?
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    What a small world, I have family in Cherryvale...

    What a small world, I have family in Cherryvale and my dad worked at the foundry in Coffeyville many years ago. I am originally from the east edge of the Flint Hills in Greenwood county. Thanks for...
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    Hello From S.E. Kansas

    Just dropping in to say hello. I am just getting into backpacking and have been looking at the hang lifestyle. I found this place from Shug's Youtube channel. Hope to learn a few things along the...
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