My old polypropylene straps stretch way too much. What's the least stretchable webbing out there?
My old polypropylene straps stretch way too much. What's the least stretchable webbing out there?
I've had great results with Ed Speer's stuff...it stretches when it's new, but pretty much stays stretched out after you use it a few times.
"Physics is the only true science. All else is stamp collecting." - J. J. Thompson
I used polyester straps at the SEHHA and I was surprised how little they stretched.
“Light thinks it travels faster than anything but it is wrong. No matter how fast light travels, it finds the darkness has always got there first, and is waiting for it." -Terry Pratchett
"Physics is the only true science. All else is stamp collecting." - J. J. Thompson
You should only have to adjust it once or twice when you first use it. Lay in the hammock for a little while and then go back and re-tighten the straps. You may have to do this again.
If you are using trees that are spaced far apart, meaning that you have a longer length of webbing between the hammock and the tree, you may have to tighten the straps more often until they stretch out.
“Light thinks it travels faster than anything but it is wrong. No matter how fast light travels, it finds the darkness has always got there first, and is waiting for it." -Terry Pratchett
I second that. I use these, and have been very pleased with them. Almost no stretch at all.
That is the optimal for Ed's hammocks. I like to hang my HH about 15-18'. About 5-6 paces. However, I've had to go over 20' a couple of times. NBD, but the rope stretches a little more. I have to hang it higher to compensate so that I don't end up dragging. Just some of the fun stuff that you learn over time!
Peace,
Joe
“Light thinks it travels faster than anything but it is wrong. No matter how fast light travels, it finds the darkness has always got there first, and is waiting for it." -Terry Pratchett
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