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If whoopies and UCR's are advantageous because the splicing has minimal impact on cord/rope strength, doesn't the larkshead where it attaches to the hammock defeat this purpose? I've been curious...

Quick question. The whoopie sling is noted for the fact that the splices don't derate the cord very much, but doesn't the larkshead where it connects to the hammock derate the cord significantly?
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Thanks for the responses, guys.

Nothermark, you hit the nail on the head regarding my concern about using a 7/64th material that might be somewhat abrasive, and what it would do in that cotton...

I inherited a mexican style hammock and wanted to know if anybody has any experience or recommendations using a whoopie sling connected to the looped ends of this style of hammock. Do you just...

I have to disagree. It really all goes back to the history of the Marlin Spike Hitch itself, which has absolutely nothing to do with hammocking (*gasp!*).

The MSH was never meant to be used with...

Thank you all above for your valuable responses. I mostly like to understand why I am doing things before actually doing them, and with your combined advice, I feel a lot better about it. I've got...

Hello, new member here. I have found that there is often a bit of ambiguity regarding the 10:1 safety factors often referenced on these forums. What I mean by this is, that I have been wondering...