Just got my first hammock today. Anyone have any suggestions on changing the rig on the end to something easier/better or is this ok to start off with. Thanks to those who have helped me thus far
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Just got my first hammock today. Anyone have any suggestions on changing the rig on the end to something easier/better or is this ok to start off with. Thanks to those who have helped me thus far
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what is on it now?? i love double ring setups with a ridgeline, and use 7/64" amsteel ...paracord streches too much.
-Dan
I've heard stories of that hook failing with folks near the weight limit, plus who want's a STEEL hook on a backpacking hammock?
Talk to Paul at http://arrowheadequipment.webs.com He can set you up with everything you need at a decent price.
For tree-hanging, ropes can damage a tree, so he has tree-huggers (1" wide strap that spreads the load out)
There are several suspension options: All strap, strap w/ toggles -> whoopie slings, straps with cinch buckles, etc. Each camp has it's proponents. Since I don't hike too much, I stuck with the strap and cinch buckle setup (cheap) but tree huggers and whoopies are the latest rage and not that much money either way.
Take a look at Shug's Videos: http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=15516
He talks about some of the options.
Best of luck!
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