I know amsteel is slippery stuff. I'm planning on doing some "anchor" lines for my td stand. Will it hold truckers hitch, ya think, or would I be better off with paracord? Thx
I know amsteel is slippery stuff. I'm planning on doing some "anchor" lines for my td stand. Will it hold truckers hitch, ya think, or would I be better off with paracord? Thx
It'd probably hold a truckers hitch but paracord would certainly hold better. For the TD stand I'd personally go paracord. It's easier to work with in that circumstance and is cheaper.
Brian
Denver, CO
Father. Husband. Scoutmaster.
I just drilled the bottom of the legs and put in long stakes. Held fine with with gusty wind and equip hammock.
550 would def hold better, but was concerned about stretch in high winds, like at a beach.
You could use amsteel whoopie slings or ucr's to avoid knots altogether.
Considering the short lengths used a tie downs, I doubt that stretching will be a problem with paracord.
The Icicle Hitch was created for lines like amsteel, to replace the taunt line hitch. Works very well, I've used it, holds great.
Is amsteel to slippery to use to whip a DIY hammock?
I've used Amsteel to whip. It works fine but is serious overkill. I've also used very thin kite string and the 1.1 ripstop started ripping there as if the tiny line cut the fabric. Cord strength doesn't matter too much, just don't go too small.
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