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    UL tree strap Question

    Can someone link me to the discussion about using a small piece of webbing just on the backs of the trees for tree straps. Grizz talks about this in his UL bridge video stating Dutch was doing it. Would like to see how people are doing this, so if someone has pic please post. Thanks

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    Here is my version:
    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1345755147.270501.jpg
    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1345755168.058588.jpg

    Back to back diamond knots on the main suspension line.
    28" length (incl. loops) of 900# webbing (Advanced Auto Parts)
    Two 14" long line with fixed eyes on each end.
    Solomon bars on the fixed loops that connect to the diamond knots.
    All Dynaglide.

    I should add that I'm not happy with the half-strap as I have implemented it. When loaded, the strap hugs the tree just fine. However, the straps slip down the tree if the hammock is unattended and a breeze moves the hammock. Also, mounting and dismounting must be done gingerly or the straps slide.
    Last edited by MAD777; 08-23-2012 at 16:16.
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    Senior Member krshome's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by MAD777 View Post
    Here is my version:
    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1345755147.270501.jpg
    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1345755168.058588.jpg

    Back to back diamond knots on the main suspension line.
    28" length (incl. loops) of 900# webbing (Advanced Auto Parts)
    Two 14" long line with fixed eyes on each end.
    Solomon bars on the fixed loops that connect to the diamond knots.
    Dynaglide.
    Pretty cool! Now can you link me to how to tie those diamond knots on a straight line and how to tie solomon bar. BTW do those solomon bars hold?
    Last edited by krshome; 08-26-2012 at 11:17.

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    There are several YouTube videos you can search for diamond knot. It's easy to tie as many diamond knots along a line in series as you want.

    The Solomon bars don't support any load. They simply keep the loop from opening up and releasing the diamond knot.
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    Quote Originally Posted by krshome View Post
    Pretty cool! Now can you link me to how to tie those diamond knots on a straight line and how to tie solomon bar. BTY those solomon bars do they hold?
    Let me just make sure of something, The Dynaglide attached to the webbing is not adjustable correct? Does that limit you as per the size of tree you hang from?
    Last edited by krshome; 08-23-2012 at 17:37.

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    hmmm....I possibly see this in my future. Mad777 are you going to be at the FH3 - maybe ill have a chance to check it out then
    What size are your tree straps and do you know how much they weigh?

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    re:

    So this is what I came up with! Thanks for the help MAD777
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    Quote Originally Posted by krshome View Post
    So this is what I came up with! Thanks for the help MAD777
    That's it! You got it!

    My total suspension (both ends) is barely under 2-1/2 ounces.
    BTW, I'm using UCR's, not whoopies, in this setup.

    Size wise, I can go around a 18"'diameter tree, which is the what I had been doing with full strap plus whoopies.

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