Blackbird Shelf Zipper Pocket Mod and more

**MedicineMan** · 07-22-2009, 21:22

yeah to you--keep pushing the envelope!

**ikemouser** · 07-22-2009, 21:58

2 questions:

1. how much weight did you save by swapping suspensions from the stock BB w/ webbing, biners, and sliders(specify which biners you use)? On a related note, did you also swap out ridelines?

2. Did you notice a difference in the lay of the hammock or comfort from changing suspensions?

I want to swap out for a whoppie if the weight reduction is significant, however, horrible with knots unless taught by someone, and afraid i wont be able to put the BB back together the way it was, or will mess it up. lol

**angrysparrow** · 07-22-2009, 22:04

Originally Posted by ikemouser

1. how much weight did you save by swapping suspensions from the stock BB w/ webbing, biners, and sliders(specify which biners you use)? On a related note, did you also swap out ridelines?

Same answer as the other thread. I was using the Warbonnet biners. I did not change the ridgeline.

Originally Posted by ikemouser

2. Did you notice a difference in the lay of the hammock or comfort from changing suspensions?

No difference at all.

**ikemouser** · 07-22-2009, 22:07

Sorry lol, forgot about the other post, looks like im gonna have to swap it out, im all for every ounce. I have a bad back! right now my summer setup is looking light! Hammocks may yet give ultralighters a run.

**LostCause** · 07-23-2009, 01:53

Awesome mods AS!
You said your whoopie slings were made from 15 ft of amsteel. What is the finished length of your slings?

**HitchHiking** · 07-23-2009, 06:53

Good Stuff AS on the projects

**SmokeHouse** · 07-23-2009, 07:18

great job. looks good

**Cannibal** · 07-23-2009, 08:35

Originally Posted by ikemouser

I want to swap out for a whoppie if the weight reduction is significant, however, horrible with knots unless taught by someone, and afraid i wont be able to put the BB back together the way it was, or will mess it up. lol

Knots aren't that bad, they just take practice. If you don't already know about it, this site is a fantastic resource for learning knots. I still reference it from time to time.

Nice mod angrysparrow! I really like the little zipper pocket, neat idea.

**fin** · 07-23-2009, 13:29

Nice job, AS. Thanks for posting.

I guess I need to find some time to start my BB mods. You are right, there have been very few mods posted for the BB, which points at the well thought out design that Brandon has come up with. Still, I have a few "wants" that I plan on addressing. This just added to that list.