ZingIt mini Whoopie Sling for magnifier neck loop

[Traillium]

Spent a few hours 'fid'dling and turned out a quite serviceable mini Whoopie Sling for my botanist's magnifier.
I traded a jar of homemade marmalade for a couple of used guitar strings — unwrapped G-strings perhaps? … I also used Leatherman pliers to help pull the fishings.
I made a Brummell to lark's head onto the magnifier. A Whoopie to adjust the length. A stopper 'knot' as an obstruction to keep the Whoopie from tightening and choking me. I also added another buried loop on the open end to attach other possibilities, i.e., whistle.
I stitched the two Brummels to ensure they don't slack and open. I did not lock either one properly, since they don't have to carry any weight. The stitching is just to keep them closed.
I might have to place another order from Dutch … This is fun!

[Owlsnest]

Nice job,and learning to splice is fun... but I would be concerned that this may still be a choking hazard,anything you put around your neck should have a "break away" feature to open in the event it tangles/hooks on something so it positively will not choke you.Not trying to be negative,but better safe than sorry!

[Zilla]

I use small whoopies made from zing it on my exterior pole mod for easy adjustments, works great!

[Traillium]

Nice job,and learning to splice is fun... but I would be concerned that this may still be a choking hazard,anything you put around your neck should have a "break away" feature to open in the event it tangles/hooks on something so it positively will not choke you.Not trying to be negative,but better safe than sorry!

Point taken. This was a proof-of-concept and of technique. (I've used non-breakaway lanyards for years, always aware of that issue but no problems so far … Poor excuse, eh? …)

[MikekiM]

Thumbs up for effort and execution...

[Gqgeek81]

Point taken. This was a proof-of-concept and of technique. (I've used non-breakaway lanyards for years, always aware of that issue but no problems so far … Poor excuse, eh? …)

Did these other lanyards use a cord that could potentially support your entire body weight? Just something to think about. I'd consider a magnetic closure because magnets are awesome.

[Traillium]

In the past, I've used paracord-type material. So, yes, strong.
I just made another one using Amsteel (with properly locked Brummels — as I learn well through fid'dling …)
Magnetic breakaways … interesting. I think I've got one somewhere. Must try it!

[Bike-N-Hike]

Nice job,and learning to splice is fun... but I would be concerned that this may still be a choking hazard,anything you put around your neck should have a "break away" feature to open in the event it tangles/hooks on something so it positively will not choke you.Not trying to be negative,but better safe than sorry!

And they call me "Safety Joe".

Cool, it is fun making them. Good job.