suspension

**hikingshoes** · 10-02-2009, 21:34

Hi everyone,Im very new to hammock hanging,but im chg.ing my suspenion on my hammock.Here we go(1)i got a pack of 4 ratchet tie downs(cutting all the hooks off!)after cutting the hooks off,ill replaced with carabiner to the loop end to go around the tree.the loose end hooks to the Buckle,now ill take the loop end,put thru the hammock end until it come out,after that take the loose end and put it thru the loop-end .take the loose end to the Buckle and tie a fig.8knot to hold the Buckle.
p.s. it the same setup as JRB Triglides/straps-i just want the buckles & Carabiners.
webbing:433lbs(working load),Rated Cap.1300lbs-10'
Buckles:looking right now @JRB
Carabiners:looking @JRB
Thanks,Charles
lol,i hope it comes out ok!

**animalcontrol** · 10-02-2009, 21:57

without pics it sounds right...(I'm also assuming your hammock has some kind of channel on each end)
test it out..if you don't go "BOOM", it is all good!

**hikingshoes** · 10-02-2009, 22:03

Ive had it up with ratchet and the rope that come with it.and yes there channels at each end.lol,and cheap-parrot bay-rating is 400lbs

Originally Posted by animalcontrol

without pics it sounds right...(I'm also assuming your hammock has some kind of channel on each end)
test it out..if you don't go "BOOM", it is all good!