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Backtrack
03-08-2011, 12:35
I'm looking for a lightweight buckle for web suspension. I really like the ones that come on the Black Birds. What are these made of and where can you get them?:confused: It would be nice to have several around for different things. I thought I would ask before I contacted a local stamping company.
Thanks! :D
richtorfla
03-08-2011, 12:42
I just bought some buckles from AHE (Arrowhead Equipment) and they worked out very well. I had the old style triangle rings that used to be on the BB. Since these have a kinda flat edge, it pinches on the strapping very well. I did not have to back up buckles with a slippery stopper half hitch. I would check those out. Really happy with them.
They don't slip with 1" polyester webbing (even the light stuff that AHE sells) and they are quite light. I also do not see how they can fail in any way.
Jim
bigbamaguy
03-08-2011, 14:21
I have the AHE CB's as well as the ones on my BB suspension and I can tell no difference in weight or material. Appears to aluminum. You can get just the triangle plates or a set of plates with long or standard length amsteel loops from AHE.
hilo4321
03-09-2011, 14:12
Here (http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=29340) is the thread I recently started on this very topic. It is full of helpful links and information. Good luck :)
sandpiper
03-09-2011, 16:58
I just purchase the 1" cinch buckle from 1rope (http://www.onrope1.com/store/index.php?p=product&id=118&parent=4) and I love it. It's metal so it's heavier, but it is so much easier to adjust.
bsmith0104
03-12-2011, 10:16
I have the buckles from onrope1 I went ahead and got stainless steel vs aluminum