Amsteel Blue 7/64ths vs 1/8. What do you prefer?

**floridaguy** · 04-14-2012, 07:31

I've been reading through some of the very long sticky threads about whoopie slings. I seem to see about an even amount of people using the Amsteel 1/8" vs the 7/64ths. Am I correct that the issue is more the number of strands (12 vs 8 if I understood correctly) than in the additional 1/64"?

Since I am getting ready to place an order for some to convert my hammocks to a whoopie system, which of these two sizes do people seem most happy with?

Is Amsteel Blue still the generally preferred choice among those in the know for making whoopie slings?

Thanks.

**dragon360** · 04-14-2012, 07:52

As I understand it, Amsteel Blue is still the go-to for whoopie slings (and is for me). In terms of size I seem to find more 7/64th users (and retailers of whoopie slings rend to only have this width). At 1600 pounds breaking strength (less when whoopified) it has a good deal of holding power!

**JohnSawyer** · 04-14-2012, 09:19

Originally Posted by dragon360

As I understand it, Amsteel Blue is still the go-to for whoopie slings (and is for me). In terms of size I seem to find more 7/64th users (and retailers of whoopie slings rend to only have this width). At 1600 pounds breaking strength (less when whoopified) it has a good deal of holding power!

+1 . . . and words to meet the minimum post length...

**dant8ro** · 04-14-2012, 09:52

I have a pair of 1/4" whoopies. I couldn't beleive that 7/64 would hold me. Now I hang on dynaglide... live and learn.

Dan.

**dragon360** · 04-14-2012, 07:53

Also there are quite a few people who use dynaglide which is an even thinner cord than 7/64.

**floridaguy** · 04-14-2012, 23:25

Originally Posted by dragon360

Also there are quite a few people who use dynaglide which is an even thinner cord than 7/64.

OK, so what are the pros and cons of Dynaglide over Amsteel? Is Dynaglide an improvement over Amsteel or is it just a personal preference thing?

**Bic** · 04-14-2012, 07:55

I have had 7/64 whoopies and never had a problem... They did seem to "stretch" where they were spliced, but never failed. With that said, I have switched to 1/8 and feel a little more secure....think it's probably more just in my head. I should also say that I'm about 270lbs

**MAD777** · 04-14-2012, 08:44

I have 7/64" amsteel and it's more than strong enough for any hammockers. I've never heard of a failure of 7/64".

I am about to switch from 7/64" amsteel to Dynaglide which is only about 2mm in diameter and I weight 200#.

**Bic** · 04-15-2012, 08:25

Originally Posted by MAD777

I have 7/64" amsteel and it's more than strong enough for any hammockers. I've never heard of a failure of 7/64".

I am about to switch from 7/64" amsteel to Dynaglide which is only about 2mm in diameter and I weight 200#.

I actually read about a hiker that carried a spare whoopie sling and had to use it when one of his broke...Still that's not really good odds, but I'm sure there are more instances that aren't reported.

**the_gr8t_waldo** · 04-14-2012, 11:36

i prefer 1/8" this for two reasons firstly it's way easyer to obtain. the local west marine store carried it at the store. this has changed a wee bit .. last time i was in the store i noticed they now carry both ( why would they bother, since the two sizes are soooo very close in prrformance, paticulary for the typical end user- boaters) second is just my own perfence to handle/work with bigger line always seem just a bit easyer.