Suspension: Can't somebody else do it?

**Ramblinrev** · 05-31-2009, 13:02

I thought swoosh was section hiking PA.... Having a good time?

**Wags** · 05-31-2009, 22:17

yup! actually i had to take a break due to a family emergency. i got to rt 225 before having to get pulled off. had a blast while i was out though

**JohnH** · 06-02-2009, 13:37

Originally Posted by mozzie

my vote is for the figure 9,large one.for hammock and small ones for maccat.
i use the tree huggers one boath sides.a carabiner on one side and the figure 9 on the other.super fast very sterdy.

The big figure 9's are only rated at 150lbs each for a total of 300 lbs, is that enough extra for some one that is 220 and tosses and turns a lot at night?

I personally like the Idea of leaving the spectra attached using a double d=ring strap with 1 inch HW Polypro webbing and using the garda hitch mentioned HERE

The question would be how much webbing? I live in Oregon and we have some HUGE trees. Would 25' be overkill?

Another option I like is the http://www.rei.com/product/765517

**angrysparrow** · 06-02-2009, 14:20

Originally Posted by Rowmin Goat

Why do you need loops on both ends of the straps? I know you need it on the tree side but the buckle end to me seems unneccessary.

You don't 'need' loops on both ends. Like I said earlier in the thread, it doesn't weigh any more, and the added cost if you buy them that way is very very minimal. I simply like having a backup loop on the other end, in case the stitching ever failed me so that I could just pull the strap out and use the other end.

YMMV.

**tfisher** · 07-03-2009, 18:01

Thanks angry sparrow I tried this hook up and it works great

**angrysparrow** · 07-03-2009, 21:23

Originally Posted by tfisher

Thanks angry sparrow I tried this hook up and it works great

Glad it helped. Welcome to the forum.

**tfisher** · 07-04-2009, 12:22

Thanks for the welcome, I have actually been lurking for some time.

It is all SHUG's fault, I ran across one of his videos...and the rest is history!

I have setup all three of my hammocks with the this system now. It wasn't the knot tying that was the pain, it was the un-tying the morning after

Thanks Again

**Slackdaddy** · 07-12-2009, 20:25

ordered a set of the 1" "seat belt straps" with 2" loops on the ends (10' long) and the 1" cinch buckles.

Got me wondering, is 1" big enough ??

Slack

**angrysparrow** · 07-12-2009, 20:28

Originally Posted by Slackdaddy

ordered a set of the 1" "seat belt straps" with 2" loops on the ends (10' long) and the 1" cinch buckles.

Got me wondering, is 1" big enough ??

Slack

Yes, 1" is the appropriate size for both webbing and the buckles.

**fuzzie** · 09-28-2009, 19:12

This thread has been very helpful...thank you!
I have a ENO Doublenest and I've been playing around with whoopie slings, mainly because I liked making them. But I have not been happy with the setup, so I have been looking at the double rings vs. the cinch buckle. I think I will order 2 12' double loop 1" webbing slings and cinch buckles and try that.

Unless someone has a great sales pitch for the rings.

Thanks again.