Loop Shackles/Connectors aka The Nacrabiner

**Albert Skye** · 05-02-2010, 14:51

Originally Posted by MacEntyre

I just used an overhand knot instead of a marlin splice tuck.

I also like the simplicity of using a simple loop (easy to make in the field) but I prefer a clove hitch (made on the bight).

Or if one already has loops which don't provide a satisfactory stopper, the two bights can be toggled (like ABoK #1921).

**MacEntyre** · 05-02-2010, 15:02

Originally Posted by Albert Skye

I prefer a clove hitch (made on the bight).

Brilliant! I like it!

**MacEntyre** · 05-02-2010, 15:17

Here is how you could use a Shock Cord Nacrabiner without an eye to join the two sides of an UQ suspension over the ridgeline.

**SlowBro** · 05-02-2010, 15:32

Originally Posted by TeeDee

Curious - it looks like a regular nacrabiner.

Why did you change the name?

I looks like Running Feather uses a locked Brummel splice with maybe a little extra space between the first pass through the center and the bury which might allow the loop to open up a little. Ultimately he ends with a single line going through the loop and then tied in a knot. This is an interesting variation but not quite the same as the nacarbiner.
-Mark

**ikemouser** · 05-02-2010, 20:49

Originally Posted by MacEntyre

Here's a couple of shock cord Nacrabiners... use them as Nacra/Prussiks and there is no more need for the tiny aluminum 'biners to hold your UQ suspension up over the ridgeline of your hammock!

oooo good idea i was trying to ditch those heavy jrb elastic/biner suspensions i use for my jrb quilts. Are you replacing them as well?

**ikemouser** · 05-02-2010, 22:11

nevermind, figured it out.

**Running Feather** · 05-03-2010, 08:49

Originally Posted by Shug

Cool .... what is the weight in ounces and grams??

Or pounds.......... JK.....
I love the "ginger" motif........
Skag

The shorties are 24", the longer ones 36". All six together weigh 12 grams (Dynaglide).

I called them Klemheists because that is their intended use (the long ones). The shorties will be used as Nacrabiners and were experiments.

I spliced the shackle 6" from the end and buried the tail. The end is a back splice using a figure eight knot. I'd use a diamond knot if it were being used for weight bearing.

I made a few traditional Nacrabiners but wasn't happy with twin tails. The back splice makes a nice stopper knot as it is thicker.

Gingers Rule

**MacEntyre** · 05-03-2010, 09:05

Originally Posted by Running Feather

All six together weigh .012 grams (Dynaglide).

You sure the units are correct?

**Running Feather** · 05-03-2010, 09:18

Originally Posted by MacEntyre

You sure the units are correct?

Re-weighed on new digital scale 12 grams for all 6 :scared

units mixed - sorry. I hit the button but it didn't switch

**Shug** · 05-03-2010, 09:19

Originally Posted by Running Feather

The shorties are 24", the longer ones 36". All six together weigh .012 grams (Dynaglide).

I called them Klemheists because that is their intended use (the long ones). The shorties will be used as Nacrabiners and were experiments.

I spliced the shackle 6" from the end and buried the tail. The end is a back splice using a figure eight knot. I'd use a diamond knot if it were being used for weight bearing.

I made a few traditional Nacrabiners but wasn't happy with twin tails. The back splice makes a nice stopper knot as it is thicker.

Gingers Rule

T'anks fer the info RunningFeather.........
Yo' .... bring the Gorge!