Whoopie Sling Suspension

**ikemouser** · 08-22-2009, 16:52

Originally Posted by angrysparrow

That's right, nothing needed on the trees but webbing. Use sticks that you pick up along the trail (1/2" diameter or so) for saving the weight of carrying toggles.

So all i need for the marlin spike hitch is a stick, 6 foot webbing, and thats it? the toggles are the 6 foot straps right? Nevermind saws this video: he explains the MARLIN SPIKE HITCH at about 6 min mark. thanks everybody

**angrysparrow** · 08-22-2009, 16:57

Originally Posted by ikemouser

So all i need for the marlin spike hitch is a stick, 6 foot webbing, and thats it? the toggles are the 6 foot straps right?

That's correct. I think I linked to this earlier in the thread, but the Marlinspike Hitch was demonstrated very well at the 5:56 mark in one of Grizz's excellent videos.

**ikemouser** · 08-22-2009, 16:58

Originally Posted by angrysparrow

That's correct. I think I linked to this earlier in the thread, but the Marlinspike Hitch was demonstrated very well at the 5:56 mark in one of Grizz's excellent videos.

LOL i just found the video at the same time you did and posted it.

**ikemouser** · 08-22-2009, 17:13

Does any1know a place in town to get poly 1 inch straps for the marlin spike

**ikemouser** · 08-22-2009, 17:28

Originally Posted by acercanto

If you're worried about chafing, and have 7/64" Amsteel, you could always put it in some paracord sheath where the abrasion would occur.

I even have a 10" section of it over the adjustable end of the whoopie sling.
Problem solved! Next?

Acer

I wonder if this method is lighter than the marlin spike + webbing as I assume u are wrapping the amsteel blue on the left around the tree? Or are you using webbing too?

**angrysparrow** · 08-22-2009, 17:37

Originally Posted by ikemouser

I wonder if this method is lighter than the marlin spike + webbing as I assume u are wrapping the amsteel blue on the left around the tree? Or are you using webbing too?

The method pictured is the attachment at the hammock end, not on the tree.

If you simply wrap Amsteel around the tree, because it's so thin it will cut into the bark when you weight the hammock. The webbing huggers are there to prevent that.

The only method that is lighter is the rope huggers concept, but it requires more setup and takedown time than a simple hugger.

**2Questions** · 08-22-2009, 18:14

Another idea on not loosing my toggle:
Can be done with one hole in the toggle as well.

Also, by sewing the loop in half, it makes it easier to insert the toggle.

**Shug** · 08-22-2009, 19:01

Made me a couple today out of Vectrus. Really easy!!!!
Thanks for the terrific instructions Slo-Bro.
Started with 14' as I wanted a wee bit more length.
I like your toggle idea 2Questions .... really slick.
Sling Shug

**2Questions** · 08-22-2009, 19:14

Originally Posted by Shug

Made me a couple today out of Vectrus. Really easy!!!!
Thanks for the terrific instructions Slo-Bro.
Started with 14' as i wanted a wee bit more length.
I like your toggle idea 2Questions .... really slick.
Sling Shug

Dutch provided the hex aluminum rod for the toggle. Maybe you can "barter" with something for some rod?

**GrizzlyAdams** · 08-22-2009, 20:12

Originally Posted by Shug

Made me a couple today out of Vectrus. Really easy!!!!
Thanks for the terrific instructions Slo-Bro.
Started with 14' as I wanted a wee bit more length.
I like your toggle idea 2Questions .... really slick.
Sling Shug

That vectrus is a sweet bit 'o cord. I've been liking my UCR made of it, is a way to get the grip without doubling the required length. For reasons unknown (probably operator error) my UCR's of Amsteel don't grab as well, although I've had no issues with the whoopie slings I've made from Amsteel.

SloBro showed many of us the light with those instructions and pics....

Grizz