How to protect whoopie sling from wear

[Woodsie8]

I just read that the Amsteel wears and get damaged. I just received my Amsteel. So, is there a way to make the sling, with a sleeve or something to avoid the wear?

[pgibson]

Not sure where you got that info but Amsteel is very wear resistant. Most folks will get years of use out of a set of slings with normal use. Don't step on it in the dirt...it will grind in grit that can wear it...true with any rope. Don't expose any rope to chemicals, they can break down the fibers on a molecular level. Don't leave them exposed to UV (sun light) for extreme extended periods of time....weeks or months out in the sun...if you don't have to. Beyond that no you don't need some sort of sleeve to keep them from wearing.

[SilvrSurfr]

I've never heard that either. I've been using most of my whoopie slings for four years or more.

[cincihangs]

Is dynaglide as resistant to wear as Amsteel?

[goobie]

If any added protection was necessary do you think our vendors would sell them without it??

[pgibson]

Is dynaglide as resistant to wear as Amsteel?

They are very durable but like taking the step into any Ultralite gear it will wear faster than heavier duty gear. I tend to get 2 seasons out of Dynaglide slings though. But like all suspension gear you should inspect them before and after each trip to looks for signs of wear.

[Floridahanger]

From my own experience, I have used my Amsteel Whoopie Slings for 3+ years before I converted them to Leads for use with my Dutch Speed Hooks. Even with the little wear from this suspension, still going strong for almost 2 years now. Amsteel is good tuff stuff.

[TominMN]

Is dynaglide as resistant to wear as Amsteel?

Obviously the strength depends a lot on the diameter and weave, but both of the products are made from Dyneema fibers. Dyneema (and Spectra) fibers are pretty strong/tough. Samson and NER use different coatings on there products, which I suppose could affect wear to a very small degree, but probably not enough to matter here.

[Woodsie8]

There is a current posting"Ditching Whoopie Slings"
Maybe I misunderstood the thread. Look under this forum

Not sure where you got that info but Amsteel is very wear resistant. Most folks will get years of use out of a set of slings with normal use. Don't step on it in the dirt...it will grind in grit that can wear it...true with any rope. Don't expose any rope to chemicals, they can break down the fibers on a molecular level. Don't leave them exposed to UV (sun light) for extreme extended periods of time....weeks or months out in the sun...if you don't have to. Beyond that no you don't need some sort of sleeve to keep them from wearing.

[SilvrSurfr]

There is a current posting"Ditching Whoopie Slings"
Maybe I misunderstood the thread. Look under this forum

Hammonkey is just playing around with new ideas - that doesn't mean there's anything wrong with whoopie slings. His idea isn't going to suddenly drive whoopie sling vendors out of business - I personally don't see any reason to try it, but to each their own.

Thousands of people have bought or made whoopie slings. I like them (though I prefer the Dutch Whoopie Hook suspension - I hate the marlin spike hitch and toggle). Some people also prefer straps and buckles. There's even an extremely small minority that swear by a single line suspension, and every few months somebody comes up with the idea of a Zing-It whoopie sling. Like I said, to each their own. However, whoopie slings and strap suspensions will probably always dominate hammock suspension sales because they're easy and reliable.