I agree with the above.. Looks good but it's a good idea to taper your buries. The abrupt transition that comes from untapered buries can weaken the rope.
As to the 10" buries coming out short, that's normal. Amsteel (or any braided line) will shorten when it is opened up and another length of line inserted through it. Nothing to worry about. All of the manufacturer recommended measurements compensate for this phenomenon.
Looks good to me as well.
One thing that I've taken to doing as well is to add a whipping knot to the adjustable part of the sling as depicted in Grizz's videos (aka Professor Hammock on YouTube). It's basically a locked slide that goes on the adjustable section that both prevents you from pulling it through the bury (a big pain) and also allows you to secure the adjustable end while you are determining your final length (keeps it from falling off of the marlin spike hitch).
Weighs almost nothing and a nice addition. I don't have a link to the video handy, but I seem to recall that it is in the video where he shows how to make the bridge hammock. If you can't find it, I'll see if I can look it up.
Gotta' say, nothing like hanging from a pair of whoopies that you made to give you that "man, I hope this works" feeling
Nice job!
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Thanks guys for the feedback, I really wasn't sure if I had it right or not. I guess I'll go ahead and make another one then if it looks ok.
I did the sewed eye splice because I recall reading that the locked brummel weakened the rope strength 60%. From here: post 24 or post 33
Perhaps my buries aren't tapered enough? I did remove two strands of the 8 but perhaps I should do more, or space them out more?
The taper should have half the strands removed in intervals. I go 2 strands at a time, about a half inch apart. It creates a much gentler transition that way.
Looks like you're doing a nice job. I will second the taper. Remove half the total number of strands as shumway states. The tutorial uses a 12 strand line so 3 pairs (6) were clipped. For eight strand- clip 2 pairs (4). This makes for a smoother transition and puts less stress on that point. I prefer sewing to the locked brummel myself, but both will work fine. Enjoy!
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Wow! These whoopie slings are great. I have used the spreadsheet found elsewhere in this forum to get the lengths and the yarn needles from wally world for a buck or two and things couldn't be easier. My two boys also made some.
I really like the ease at which these can be adjusted without alot of mechanical junk hooked to the line.
We also got climbing grade tubular webbing and made tree slings and purchased lightweight climbing beeners.
We are going to start teachign this stuff to our Scout Troop and try to introduce hammocking. My son younger son is the Leave No Trace Instructor and is putting in his votes for hammocking using DIY Gear.
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/a...0&d=1299872378
Last edited by DerNageler; 12-02-2011 at 09:40. Reason: Adding link to spreadsheet
I've got my Amsteel ordered. I should get it next week and I'm looking forward to making some whoopie slings with it. This thread was very helpful, and I'll post some pix.
I don't know what I'm doing.
Just pulled the trigger one this. It's been 2 years of hammocking let's see what this does for me. Just ordered from Opie. Is this the 1st step to nirvana?
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