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    Senior Member TheIrishmanHangeth's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ted View Post
    Using Trekkingnut's suggestion of adapting his "fat tree" suspension setup, I continued to experiment and came up with a workable solution that doesn't seem to beat up the very thin Spectra line on the ULBA like the Garda Hitch did. Photos are attached for reference.

    I first do two wraps of the Spectra around an SMC descending ring and slide the ring out of the way. I used one extra wrap because it distributes the load over more surface area of the thin Spectra line but still allows you to slide it easily when tension is released.

    I then run the line through a carabiner attached to the tree hugger strap and return the line to the SMC ring.

    Rather than lash the line to the ring, as shown in Trekkingnut's video, I found that a Slipped Buntline Hitch is quicker, holds the load nicely and doesn't seem to lock up. A brisk tug exploded it every time after being under load and it held with no slippage. A look elsewhere on the HF site indicated that this knot is recommended for the Warbonnet suspension, so it has a working history.

    Depending on the distance between trees, you will have to position the SMC ring on the line to give you adequate room to make adjustments. I found the best way was to slide the ring down to the end of the hammock when packing up. When you next set up, pull the line through the carabiner to roughly the height you want, slide the ring up to within a few inches of the carabiner and tie off the ring with the Slipped Buntline Hitch.

    This has been backyard tested but not field tested with a full night of tossing and turning in the hammock, so be cautious. It does seem to work better with the thin Hennessy Spectra lines than the Garda Hitch and still gives you the ability to adjust the suspension quickly with little effort.

    I would still opt for the Garda Hitch if using heavier suspension lines such as on the Explorer or Scout because of its ease of use.
    I know this is an old post so I'm sorry to revive a dead subject but I recently stumbled upon this thread and I really like this suspension setup using a rap ring with a slipped buntline. How did it work of for you in the long run Ted? Any issues with rope burning or wearing out? Anyone else use this setup successfully?

  2. #62
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    We use them on two of our Hennessys. They were used like this all last year. No signs of wear on the ropes yet.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NWOHanger View Post
    We use them on two of our Hennessys. They were used like this all last year. No signs of wear on the ropes yet.
    Thanks for the response! Glad it works well!

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    Nice vids. Took me a bit to learn the lashing, but i may convert to whoopies soon.

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    This is how I set up my HH's use it on both with nil trouble and east take down after a full night in it.


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PViK68boZYU

    Swampy

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    From Romania with love... The more you know the less you need:


    http://youtu.be/SSTmTEITNTc
    Last edited by Trebor; 04-09-2014 at 17:16. Reason: Link embedding
    Respect LIFE, Share PEACE, Live NOW!
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    Quote Originally Posted by LakeTrek View Post
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=



    I used my Hennessy Hammock while walking around Lake Michigan last year. There are some photos of my set up in this video.

    The blog of my adventure is at http://laketrek.blogspot.com
    getting ready to watch this on youtube. i started it here but it was low quality and wouldnt change to higher quality. but i must say.. i LOVEEEEE that song. bonus points already haha. nobody ever knows that song.

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    Quote Originally Posted by IndyFace View Post
    getting ready to watch this on youtube. i started it here but it was low quality and wouldnt change to higher quality. but i must say.. i LOVEEEEE that song. bonus points already haha. nobody ever knows that song.
    It's Bellas Lullaby isn't it?
    Adahy

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    Anyone have any videos on how to install a continuous loop, in place of the hennesy suspension. I plan to swap out the stock rope for amsteel and use a whoopie sling, but just want to connect the whoppie sling with a whoppie hook from Dutchware. this wat my ropes are seprate from the hammock and it will come off fast. thanks
    the dutch bling is in the mail so any help soon would be great.

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    First time hanging HH Expedition Asym OUTDOORS...been in basement for more than a year.

    I watched many ways to hang the HH, took notes on how to keep it off the ground...got caught in the end when I decided to keep my bag off the ground also, so delayed there.
    Other than that, it was easy to hang it.



    going to replace these with something lighter Omega Pacific Belay rings and carabiners

    Noob just sharing folks.
    Last edited by Ledanek; 08-17-2016 at 14:29.

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