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Young hanger
09-08-2010, 10:22
can any one tell me if it is possible to make a woopie sling out of 2 mm Dynamic Line SK75. http://www.nauticalrope.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=41_44&products_id=83&zenid=rhtccb3l3uq1nqq1f8pc6iv636 thanks i live in Ireland and was not able to get amsteel blue
TiredFeet
09-08-2010, 11:02
The site doesn't say, but it looks to be braided. If that is true, the splicing should be just as easy as any other single braid line, e.g., amsteel, dynaglide.
Email the vendor and make sure it is single braided line. You could also ask if they have experience splicing it.
Sure looks like a single braid line that will work.
Young hanger
09-08-2010, 11:32
just bought 8ms to make to woppies
hiker_DC
09-10-2010, 13:24
And at 900 kilos of break strength, I would say it is more than strong enough as well. Whoopies are a fun project.
turnerminator
09-10-2010, 14:57
Thats what I'm using for my whoopies.
Its suitable. ;)
coolkayaker1
09-10-2010, 21:41
young hanger--I can imagine am. blue is not available in Ireland. Have you considered ordering a set to amsteel whoopie slings for you and your friend (Xmas is only 3 months away) from www.whoopieslings.com ?
Young hanger
09-13-2010, 13:53
i am makeing the woopies now. not as wasy as i thought as it is very thin line 2mm which is 0.0787401575 inch thick
Young hanger
09-13-2010, 16:24
wz not able to make them in the end :cursing:
turnerminator
09-13-2010, 16:36
wz not able to make them in the end :cursing:
What went wrong?
Young hanger
09-14-2010, 15:51
i was not able to pule the rope though its self for the splice.
turnerminator
09-14-2010, 16:18
You need some sort of splicing tool- Some flower arrranging wire, some earth wire stripped out of ring main, thin arc welding rods etc . You need a couple of feet at most.
I used earth wire, it worked well. You should be able to find some in a skip, or ask for a length of wire from a florists if you cant find any at home.
SmokeBait
09-14-2010, 23:22
I use either a .024" or .035" stainless steel wire made for salt water fishing leaders. Any wire of approx. that diameter should work. Cut a piece about 24" long, fold it in half and squeeze the folder end together with pliers leaving just enough gap to hold the line fairly snug. Works like a champ!
Young hanger
09-15-2010, 12:07
it all good i just made them 20mins a go and have tested them out. they are amaing that bring my total hammock and suspension to 9oz.
Well done! I'm green with weight-weenie envy. 9oz. . . that's less that the stock HH napkin. :)
turnerminator
09-15-2010, 14:08
it all good i just made them 20mins a go and have tested them out. they are amaing that bring my total hammock and suspension to 9oz.
Glad it worked out for you in the end. :)
Soft shackles next? :D