I wouldn't use prusiks to hang a hammock on a SLS, I'd use descender ring or some other hardware to hang it. That way the hardware is mechanically binding the material and won't slip.
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I wouldn't use prusiks to hang a hammock on a SLS, I'd use descender ring or some other hardware to hang it. That way the hardware is mechanically binding the material and won't slip.
You're right with SLS for your hammock, the line will sag. No idea how to get the proper angle other than by trial and error, or measure the angle of the attachment point to a parallel from the...
Or just wrap the prusik an extra turn or two to increase the surface for "bite". The problem arises when the prusik material can't turn tight enough for the smaller diameter line. An extra turn will...
1) Descender rings are how you adjust the angle of your hang. They're an improvised cinch buckle that go taught under tension. For a diagonal hang you want about 30* between the drape of your hammock...