Webbing questions for ring buckles

**slowhike** · 12-28-2007, 19:58

Originally Posted by Patrick

The slip knot is putting a bight through instead of just the single end or do you mean a separate knot tied in the webbing?

i tried up loading a picture, but it wouldn't up load.
i'll get back to you on that.

**Just Jeff** · 12-28-2007, 20:05

Yes - that's a slip knot. So you can pull the end and the whole knot comes undone.

**Patrick** · 12-28-2007, 20:16

Okay, cool. I like that because of the easy take-down and adjustment. I was hoping you guys meant that and not tying some other knot behind the rings.

**slowhike** · 12-28-2007, 20:24

i remember reading something about the garda hitch method that FF mentioned, but when i did a search, it didn't turn up any thing.
does someone remember where that is explained?

**angrysparrow** · 12-28-2007, 20:28

Originally Posted by slowhike

i remember reading something about the garda hitch method that FF mentioned, but when i did a search, it didn't turn up any thing.
does someone remember where that is explained?

Did you mean this?

**slowhike** · 12-28-2007, 20:35

Originally Posted by angrysparrow

Did you mean this?

yep, that's it. thanks. i don't know why it didn't show for me. i may have forgot to use "spell check"

**angrysparrow** · 12-28-2007, 20:58

Originally Posted by slowhike

yep, that's it. thanks. i don't know why it didn't show for me. i may have forgot to use "spell check"

No worries. I must admit that I've long since abandoned using the search feature built into the forum itself. I generally get better results using Google in the following way:

Google:

whatever_i'm_looking_for site:hammockforums.net

**slowhike** · 12-28-2007, 21:02

Originally Posted by angrysparrow

No worries. I must admit that I've long since abandoned using the search feature built into the forum itself. I generally get better results using Google in the following way:

Google:

whatever_i'm_looking_for site:hammockforums.net

ahhh... i'll have to try that.

**slowhike** · 12-31-2007, 21:44

Originally Posted by Patrick

The slip knot is putting a bight through instead of just the single end or do you mean a separate knot tied in the webbing?

here's a picture of the slip knot against the ring buckles.
http://www.hammockforums.net/gallery...5/PC280107.JPG

**tight-wad** · 12-31-2007, 23:16

I'm using rings and (I think) nylon. (The webbing was a part of a 4 wheeler ATV tie down with cambers that I got at an auto parts store for 10 bucks. Used a drimmel tool to cut off the heavy hook from the box and scissors to cut off the cambers. It was rated for 2100 pounds, 1", camo, 2 15 ft pieces.)

The slip knot behind the rings is no big deal. Simple. Just tighten the strap as desired, flip your hands twice, and you have it. Locks it in, simple tug in the morning, and its undone.

Works good, lightweight, simple. What else do you need?