Strap Damage

**BlackGoat** · 12-02-2009, 09:38

I am curious if anyone else has experienced excessive wear on the straps from the WBB tri-ring/webbing setup?

I was looking at my straps last night and saw that there were multiple places on my straps where it appears to be damaged from the tri-rings. It looks like it was compressed too hard and is now permanently creased. In one spot it looks like the friction wore a strip smooth.

I always make sure the straps are flat against the tri-rings and that I have a tight half-hitch behind the rings to keep it from slipping. I weigh about 205# and don't do much moving once inside the hammock. So I am a little surprised that I may need to replace my straps after using this setup less than 20 times.

On my other hammock setups I use the Stapworks Seatbelt webbing and the SMC descending rings and have never had an issue with damage to the strap.

I thought I remember seeing a thread about a related issue, but I don't seem to be able to find it with the search function.

I have thought about moving to a whoopie, but I am still not entirely sold on them.

Thanks,

DG

**animalcontrol** · 12-02-2009, 09:50

can you take some pics DG?
I have used my tri-rings/webbing for over a year (60x+) and show no real wear and tear...
I'm curious to see yours

**BlackGoat** · 12-02-2009, 10:34

Originally Posted by animalcontrol

can you take some pics DG?
I have used my tri-rings/webbing for over a year (60x+) and show no real wear and tear...
I'm curious to see yours

Yes I will try to tonight.

**BlackGoat** · 12-02-2009, 18:04

Here are some pictures, my camera really doesn't do them justice as it has a hard time getting those small of details.

**Hogg Tyed** · 12-03-2009, 06:17

Looks like the straps are sliding a bit after you get in the hammock. Tieing the half hitch as close and tight as possible to the buckles as you can should help.

**warbonnetguy** · 12-03-2009, 13:07

yeah, it looks like they are slipping just a little under weight. maybe you already are, but try pulling the half hitch downward into the rings when you tighten the backup knot.