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    Here I show how the UCR (Utility Constrictor...

    Here I show how the UCR (Utility Constrictor Rope) works:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6r1pSzMNts

    Just tested it 4 nights and it held me safe away from the ground. Just the PP straps let me...
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    At the moment I just use a doubled piece of...

    At the moment I just use a doubled piece of painting foil. When it gets a hole I just put some tape on it. I also use it as a picknick blanket for breaks when I am too lazy to hang up the hammock and...
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    http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/2069/k5mp.jpg ...

    http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/2069/k5mp.jpg

    June 5th 2013, Sauerland, near the trail Sauerland-Höhenflug, Germany.
    Tarp and bugnet were not necessary these nights. My Sleeping bag was to warm,...
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    Maybe the taped part of the splice wasn´t milked...

    Maybe the taped part of the splice wasn´t milked enough. With the new stitching it seems to hold even after some light falling in the hammock.
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    On a trip few weeks ago the stitching of one...

    On a trip few weeks ago the stitching of one fixed loop of my UCR broke a bit. I stitched this one with cotton fiber, the other Polyester stitching hold well. I didn´t have a spare UCR with me but...
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    I was in an hardwear store today and saw some 1"...

    I was in an hardwear store today and saw some 1" polyester webbing with a Lashing Capacity (LC) rating of 900 lbs (400kg). Is this enough strength?
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    OK, thank you very much for killing my worries. I...

    OK, thank you very much for killing my worries. I guess I won´t fall off the trees. :rolleyes:
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    Hmm.... next week I will be in the forest and now...

    Hmm.... next week I will be in the forest and now I am asking myself if the PP straps will survive the 7 nights. :unsure:
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    How long will a Polypropylen strap hold?

    Hi,

    I just tested my hammock suspension with UCR and some 2" wide PP straps. Now I saw that some strings of the PP straps look a bit streched where I put the toggle with a marlin spike. Because of...
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    Thanks. I didn´t make a Prusik there because it...

    Thanks. I didn´t make a Prusik there because it doesn´t loosen even without milking the buried part which is around 15". It seems to be very tight but I will have an eye on it and when it loosen...
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    My UCR for a hammock

    Hi,

    I just finished making my Utility Constrictor Ropes and made a video of it. You can find some specs in the video description.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6r1pSzMNts



    I hope you...
  12. Which cord material do you use for the ridgeline?

    Hi,

    I am just wondering which type of cord I should use for the ridgeline to attach the tarp. So what do you use?



    And by the way which material is good for making a UCR for an extra...
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    How long will a ducttape SPE hold?

    I don´t want to sew a SPE-sleeve, so I need an other solution to get the eva foam pads together.

    Do you have any long time experience with the duct taped wings?
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    I just made two 10 foot (3m) straps with the 50...

    I just made two 10 foot (3m) straps with the 50 mm PP. They are kind of bulky and they weigh 0,5 lbs (207 g) which seems to be a bit to much because I like to carry a light backpack.
    Maybe I should...
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    Which width for the straps?

    Hi,

    I have 50 mm and 20 mm wide straps here and now I ask myself which width should I use for tree hugger straps for my hammock?
    Which width do you use?
    Which width is enough?
    Which width is...
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