Results 1 to 9 of 9
  1. #1
    Senior Member Kanguru's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    Galax, Va.
    Hammock
    DIY Speer Type
    Tarp
    JRB, OES, HG
    Insulation
    Peapod, JRB, HG
    Suspension
    Whoopies
    Posts
    446
    Images
    20

    How many failures???

    How many users here of hammocks with hemmed end hanging system, like ENO and Treklite? And how many have had issues with failure or near failure of the stiching?
    Thanks...
    Gentle raindrops and mighty oceans...neither can exist without the other.
    Time heals all wounds...but it usually leaves a pretty big scar.

  2. #2
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2007
    Location
    Buffalo, NY
    Posts
    628
    Images
    21
    Quote Originally Posted by rstms View Post
    How many users here of hammocks with hemmed end hanging system, like ENO and Treklite? And how many have had issues with failure or near failure of the stiching?
    Thanks...
    I have Clark and Claytor both of which have hemmed channels through which the support rope or webbing passes and so far I don't see any degrdation of the stitching of either.

  3. #3
    Senior Member turk's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    In your browser, on the left holding this pose in real-time, for your amusement
    Hammock
    WBBBH (summer) and WBTH (3 season)
    Tarp
    Not blown away yet
    Insulation
    UQ Connoisseur
    Suspension
    Fig-9's no huggers
    Posts
    377
    Images
    44
    I've had my ENO single loaded to 450-460 lbs.
    I think the rating on it is 400, but don't quote me. No failures to report.
    All stitching appears good. No odd noises or creaks.
    Do let us know if you are seeing anything potentially dangerous. please.
    Have only used it on maybe 15 nights out, as I normally opt for bug
    protection 7 months of the year.

  4. #4
    Senior Member headchange4u's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Kentucky
    Hammock
    Dual Layer WB Blackbird
    Tarp
    OES Cuben
    Insulation
    SnugFit
    Posts
    6,249
    Images
    35
    Only one person that I can think of had an ENO rip (Hooch) and it ripped at the seam in the middle of the body, not the channel one the end.
    “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



    Premium Quality, Fresh Roasted Coffee
    www.meancatcoffee.com

  5. #5
    Senior Member Just Jeff's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Charlottesville, VA
    Hammock
    Blackbird
    Tarp
    MacCat Standard
    Insulation
    Winter Yeti, MWUQ4
    Suspension
    Whoopie Slings
    Posts
    7,924
    Images
    32
    I've used a Crazy Creek and didn't see any potential failure.

    I made one like that out of 1.1 oz DWR and that is definitely the wrong material to try it with. Didn't feel comfortable at all...but it's still just a hemmed rectangle so I can just put a larkshead on it like any other hammock. (Actually, that's the one for sale in the other thread, so I don't even use it anymore.)

    So I'd say that the type of system itself is ok as long as the material is strong enough. But I don't really see any advantage of it over a standard whipping.
    “Republics are created by the virtue, public spirit, and intelligence of the citizens. They fall when the wise are banished from the public councils because they dare to be honest, and the profligate are rewarded because they flatter the people, in order to betray them.” ~Judge Joseph Story

    - My site: http://www.tothewoods.net/
    - Designer, Jeff's Gear Hammock / Pack Cover by JRB

    IMPOSSIBLE JUST TAKES LONGER

  6. #6
    Senior Member FanaticFringer's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Lawrenceville, Ga
    Hammock
    JRB Bear Mtn. Bridge
    Tarp
    BlackCat/JRB 11x10
    Insulation
    Pad(s)/JRB Quilts
    Posts
    2,417
    Images
    34
    My Treklight double is stitched to a perfection.
    "Every day above ground is a good day"

  7. #7
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    fort collins, co
    Posts
    4,648
    Images
    47
    it won't be the stitches of the hem, but rather the fabric tearing along the perforated line made by the stitches. the thread itself should be fine. the holes that the stitches make on the other hand, will get bigger and bigger with extended use; this is what you have to check. it will be more noticeable in the middle of the hem (the part that supports the most weight) i have noticed this on a 1.1 ripstop version, and switched to larks head method after that. i thought ed said (in his book) that he had a failure like this with this type of hammock, which is what prompted me to check the hem on my 1.1, but i don't remember if he mentioned the weight of the fabric or the brand.

  8. #8
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Hammock
    Claytor JH
    Tarp
    stock JH tarp
    Insulation
    CCF and body fat
    Posts
    101
    I've got a Claytor and a forgotten-brand-cheapo hammock. Both use the channel system. So far, no signs of any problems after about a dozen uses for each one.

  9. #9
    Senior Member Cannibal's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    Denver, CO
    Hammock
    Warbonnet ON!
    Tarp
    SuperFly or MacCat
    Insulation
    Yetis & Mambas
    Suspension
    Webbing and rings
    Posts
    13,605
    Images
    136
    I've put lots of sleeping time on my Trek Light double and haven't noticed a thing out of place near the channels. Everything still looks new.

  • + New Posts
  • Similar Threads

    1. Solo in Massassauga and some gear failures
      By keg in forum Trip Reports
      Replies: 17
      Last Post: 07-14-2014, 23:20
    2. Winter Hiking - Epic Failures... A Noobs Hard Lessons Learned
      By Raul Perez in forum General Hammock Talk
      Replies: 35
      Last Post: 09-25-2011, 19:07
    3. Hanging Failures? Guide for rookies?
      By GeneH in forum General Hammock Talk
      Replies: 25
      Last Post: 07-26-2011, 07:53
    4. Biner Failures?
      By Gordzilla in forum Suspension Systems, Ridgelines, & Bug Nets
      Replies: 18
      Last Post: 03-16-2009, 16:41

    Bookmarks

    Posting Permissions

    • You may not post new threads
    • You may not post replies
    • You may not post attachments
    • You may not edit your posts
    •