Replacing HH ropes with buckles and straps

[angrysparrow]

Now what I'm worried about is later in that thread where you noted the stock HH rope is too big to prussik through a cinch buckle, which is what I'm using.

You can always give it a try first. The HH in that article was/is an Explorer model, which has quite thick suspension ropes which were too large in diameter to work well.

Let us know how it goes!

[vitamaltz]

You could try the West Marine in Rockville. Some of them have Spyderline, some have Amsteel, some have no idea what you're talking about. It's a good idea to call first, but a trip there could save you some time and shipping. In the past if they don't have something I want, they can get it from the regional warehouse in a few days.

[Patrick]

I'll check that out, thanks. I hadn't heard from them. I got my Spyderline from APS, which is actually only a block away from my girlfriend's mom's place, but I need to have this done tomorrow and I don't think I'm going to have a chance to run up to Annapolis.

I'll definitely post pictures of the process.

[stretch]

Do try west marine. The west I go to has a bargain center where I have gotten all sorts of neat stuff, including excellent line.

[Patrick]

West Marine in Rockville was a bust. Nothing but huge line.

Still trying to find either something for the support or to use for my ridge line that's local and not nylon. Coming up dry.