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    Which Warbonnet Suspension?

    I'll be stopping by Brandon's place tomorrow to pick up a RidgeRunner for a quick overnighter this weekend. I have a WBBB with the adjustable webbing and like it fine and all, but wouldn't mind dropping just a few ounces for the line/strap with the RR, if it makes sense.

    Warbonnet users - which do you prefer? Is the line/strap too difficult or is the adjustable webbing worth it? I'm handy with knots, etc. so that really isn't an issue.
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    I think Whoopie slings would be better. Easier to adjust than knots and stronger too which is probably good since the RR may be hung a little tighter than the BB putting more stress on the suspension. I would get the buckles and swap them out for whoopies later.
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    I think its all about personal preference. Here is a video where Brandon goes threw the setup of both types of suspension http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWlM0pROnpU

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    Dutchware whoopies with Dutchware whoopie hooks!!

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    Straps and cinch buckles

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    I'm not sure how to start a new thread, so I thought I'd toss my idea on here.
    Woopie slings r great. Then I came across the UCR, which has a holding problem, but gives greater leanth per foot of material than a woopie. Now I'm thinking why not just put an eye splice on each end of your amstee. Clip one end or hang it from you marline spike or what ever, the feed the other end through the hammock attachment your using and secure it with a klemish knot or prussik. Easy adjustment, simple to make and lighter the a woopie.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ibgary View Post
    I'm not sure how to start a new thread, so I thought I'd toss my idea on here.
    Woopie slings r great. Then I came across the UCR, which has a holding problem, but gives greater leanth per foot of material than a woopie. Now I'm thinking why not just put an eye splice on each end of your amstee. Clip one end or hang it from you marline spike or what ever, the feed the other end through the hammock attachment your using and secure it with a klemish knot or prussik. Easy adjustment, simple to make and lighter the a woopie.
    Easy, yes. Secure for the load of a human body? Well, you try it and report how many wraps you need for the knot to hold, and how much or little fun you have releasing the grip with cold fingers. With 12-15mm climbing rope, for which these knots were designed? Yes. With 7/64" slippery Amsteel? I look forward to your careful report.

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    I like the strap and cinch buckles when I am not using whoopies. I find I can do the more minute adjustments much more easily.
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    I like the adjustable webbing a lot more than the line/strap. It is WAY easier to adjust - the extra few ounces are worth it to me.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Boulderman View Post
    I like the adjustable webbing a lot more than the line/strap. It is WAY easier to adjust - the extra few ounces are worth it to me.
    plus 1 ..i bought the line strap by mistake(mine).with cold old fingers i didnt find trying to pinch the lines together so that i could tie it off very efficient.i found the line pretty slick.im no stranger to knots,but found the adjustable strap to be much better for me.

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