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    Straps

    I am thinking about using straps this season. I have used ansteel whoopies as well as dynaglide, last year I used the no-hardware setup from Griz and was pretty happy. I just want something simple, fewer parts. I'm thinking of the line locker setup, hammock with a ring and straps, it would be hard to misplace either. I'm sure it maybe a gram or two heavier but again 2 straps, 1 hammock. My question is before I order straps what length are the strap folks carring?

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    10 to 12 feet seems to be long enough to cover most areas. May I suggest getting Dutch cinch buckles. I find them better than rings as they do not need a half hitch back up and they are more compact.
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    Re: Straps

    I would order 15' take a few trips and trim accordingly...
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    Talking in californiA everything is bigger

    I wish i had one 15' strap only because....well guess...

    btw
    how do you throw/catch your strap when you can't hug the tree

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    sidebar.
    how do you throw/catch your strap when you can't hug the tree


    Safest way, walk around the tree. Boring!! Fun way, clip in a Beener and whip it. Try not to break anyone's teeth,,, including yours!
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    Straps

    My blackbird came with 14' straps.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mikeinajeep View Post
    sidebar.
    how do you throw/catch your strap when you can't hug the tree


    Safest way, walk around the tree. Boring!! Fun way, clip in a Beener and whip it. Try not to break anyone's teeth,,, including yours!
    Put a weight on the end and flip it around the tree. Watch out as the end is loaded. ;-)
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    Quote Originally Posted by nothermark View Post
    Put a weight on the end and flip it around the tree. Watch out as the end is loaded. ;-)
    This sounds like a great theme for a Shug Circus Act Video!!

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    Re: Straps

    Quote Originally Posted by Mikeinajeep View Post
    Safest way, walk around the tree. Boring!! Fun way, clip in a Beener and whip it. Try not to break anyone's teeth,,, including yours!

    Yeah pretty much...
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    I bought 30' of webbing and cut it in half, so 15/side. I have yet to need all of it, but I tie off with a henessey style lashing so the extra length is handy.

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