Greetings Everyone, this is my first post. I too have been using 4 descending rings (2 per side) on my HH Explorer UL. I chose to tie a bowline loop about 3 inches in diameter and about 12 inches from the gathered end using the existing Hennessy cordage. I then used a larks head with both rings which means you must feed the entire hammock through the bowline loop. This was very easy. Now with no permanent modification I'm able to use 1" poly webbing. I hope this helps.