Results 1 to 4 of 4
  1. 10-21-2010, 17:36 #1
    grampa
    grampa is offline
    Senior Member grampa's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    SoCal
    Hammock
    WBBB 1.0 Dbl
    Tarp
    MLD Cuben
    Insulation
    Hammock Gear UQ/TQ
    Suspension
    Whoopies
    Posts
    164

    Whoopies and Slippery Half-Hitch

    Noob question:

    Is it recommended or necessary to back up the whoopie sling grip by a slippery half hitch? Or are whoopies pretty much slip free when tensioned?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 10-21-2010, 17:53 #2
    Alamosa
    Alamosa is offline
    Senior Member Alamosa's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    Bozeman MT
    Hammock
    WB RR
    Tarp
    12' Winter Shelter
    Insulation
    Quilts
    Posts
    1,166
    They are slip free when tensioned. I would be more concerned about having something like a knot on the back side of the sleave that would keep the sleave from fully extending and reaching full grip.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 10-21-2010, 19:43 #3
    Knotty
    Knotty is offline
    Senior Member Knotty's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    Denville, NJ, USA
    Hammock
    DIY Stretch-Side
    Tarp
    DIY Cat Cut Hex
    Insulation
    Phoenix and Nest
    Suspension
    cinch buckles
    Posts
    4,377
    Images
    227
    No need for an additional hitch with a whoopie. Just make sure you milk the bury before loading it to help the outer line grip the inner.
    Knotty
    "Don't speak unless it improves the silence." -proverb
    DIY Gathered End Hammock
    DIY Stretch-Side Hammock
    Stretch-Side "Knotty Mod"
    DIY Bugnet
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 10-21-2010, 21:06 #4
    Bubba
    Bubba is offline
    Senior Member Bubba's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    SW Ontario, Canada
    Hammock
    WBBB 1.7 SL
    Tarp
    WB Superfly
    Insulation
    WB and UGQ
    Suspension
    Whoopies or Straps
    Posts
    7,184
    Images
    248
    Milk it baby milk it
    Don't let life get in the way of living.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  • + New Posts
    • « Previous Thread | Next Thread »

    Similar Threads

    1. A Rolling/Magnus Hitch Variant that works on "Slippery Cord" (like Amsteel/Dyneema)
      By PackedToLive in forum Suspension Systems, Ridgelines, & Bug Nets
      Replies: 23
      Last Post: 11-22-2014, 03:10
    2. Whoopies & Marlin Spike Hitch - am I doing this right?
      By Hairball in forum Suspension Systems, Ridgelines, & Bug Nets
      Replies: 18
      Last Post: 07-19-2011, 08:27
    3. Alternatives to a slippery half hitch
      By Highbinder in forum Suspension Systems, Ridgelines, & Bug Nets
      Replies: 8
      Last Post: 10-17-2010, 06:52
    4. Trucker hitch + half hitch slipping?
      By gbouchar in forum Suspension Systems, Ridgelines, & Bug Nets
      Replies: 13
      Last Post: 05-21-2010, 05:55
    5. Looking for a video of a double slippery half hitch
      By domromer in forum Suspension Systems, Ridgelines, & Bug Nets
      Replies: 13
      Last Post: 11-03-2009, 19:21

    Tags for this Thread

    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
    •  

    Forum Rules