Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jerry]

I purchased ENO Slap Staps ( BIG MISTAKE ) and i hate them. any ideas what to use? a DIY project maybe?
I also removed the aluminum hooks on the ENO SIngle and replaced them with rope loops.

Any ideas? photos?

Jerry

[jjthedog]

I use straps and rings. If you want to save money (especially if you're still trying to figure out what suspension you like best) you can get straps from Harbor Freight. You will have to cut off the metal cambuckle

http://www.harborfreight.com/set-of-...aps-67386.html

From the strap you could use a toggle and a whoopie sling

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ead.php?t=9349

or rings

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=565

Be sure to check out the suspension forum for details and pictures of the different options. And watch Shug's videos, they're a hoot.

[Pitch]

I use straps and rings. If you want to save money (especially if you're still trying to figure out what suspension you like best) you can get straps from Harbor Freight. You will have to cut off the metal cambuckle

http://www.harborfreight.com/set-of-...aps-67386.html

From the strap you could use a toggle and a whoopie sling

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ead.php?t=9349

or rings

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=565

Be sure to check out the suspension forum for details and pictures of the different options. And watch Shug's videos, they're a hoot.

While you're at harbor freight, "Test Out" one of their bolt cutters on the metal hook on the one end

[Ramblinrev]

If I understand correctly, Arrowhead sells everything you need for any suspension you would likely ever want. I would check them out.

[JaxHiker]

I use 1" polypro webbing cut to 12'. I sewed a loop in one end and use a biner in the loop and run the other end through SMC descender rings on the hammock end.

WARNING: The biner in this pic is NOT what I use. It's a Figure 9 biner for ILLUSTRATIVE purposes only. DO NOT USE THIS BINER FOR LOAD BEARING!







Not shown in the last image is the stopper knot I put next to the descender rings to keep the webbing from slipping through when I lay in the hammock.

[Hooch]

I purchased ENO Slap Staps ( BIG MISTAKE ) and i hate them. any ideas what to use?

ANYTHING else.

[L.D. Cakes]

Have you thought of using Whoopie Slings through the channel of your ENO? That works great for me and then I bought Tree Huggers from the same vendor.
Instead of using a Dutch Clip (they are great but I loose little things like that) I wrap them around the tree and just run one end through the sewn end and then use a Marlin Spike Hitch with a stick or something to slip the whoopies over.
Here's a Shug Video that explains it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7NZVqpBUV0
This really gives you more adjustability that the Slap Straps with NO Stretching!
I sold my Slap Straps on EBay and they went in less than 7 hours of posting them!
Cakes

[dandeman]

it depends what your situation is...are you a backpacker? ultralight? backyard hanger? car camper? if you are carrying it on your back i would say go with some whoopie slings, and make them yourself with either 7/64" or 1/8" amsteel blue from reddenmarine, there is an excelent set of pictoral instructions on hammock forums on how to make them; and use some tree straps made of polyester with a loop in one end and a marlin spike to attach to the whoopie sling. If you are not carrying on your back/weight doesnt matter, than I would suggest getting some long sections of polyester webbing and either rings or a cam-buckle to adjust if you are scared of knots. I know that webbing suspensions are WAY simpler, and are WAY easier and faster to set up than whoopies or a single-line-suspension. Webbing suspensions are a bit heavier, but if you are not packing it on your back or you are not going far, than i think they are a better option than any other suspension. the only advantages that whoopie slings give you is the weight savings vs webbing, and the speed of ADJUSTMENT (not setup time), and the fact that you have a cool thing to show your friends and the skill-set you learned from splicing. Thant is my opinion and experience.
Thanks,
Dan

[Indy]

I use straps and rings. If you want to save money (especially if you're still trying to figure out what suspension you like best) you can get straps from Harbor Freight. You will have to cut off the metal cambuckle

http://www.harborfreight.com/set-of-...aps-67386.html

From the strap you could use a toggle and a whoopie sling

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ead.php?t=9349

or rings

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=565

Be sure to check out the suspension forum for details and pictures of the different options. And watch Shug's videos, they're a hoot.

I use the lashing straps as well I like them because they are adjustable but they are a bit heavy

[JTucker]

I had whoopie slings on mine for a couple trips. I now have cinch buckles from arrowhead with some straps from harbor freight lashing straps and dutch clips. Simple and fast to set up.