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billy-sparks
04-21-2011, 15:52
I want to change my DD hammock suspension from the webbing straps they provide to desender rings and webbing straps. i've got a ridge line sorted out with the right ammount of sag that i like. does anyone think these will be strong enough i kind of thought a working load would be about 500kg for these which is well over my weight. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-x-5m-x-25mm-Black-H-D-RATCHET-TIE-DOWN-STRAP-1-5-ton-/360340374722?pt=UK_Trailers_Transporters_Parts&hash=item53e5f5c4c2
Any Thoughts please.
100% polyester, high working load. looks good to me, but as always, no guarantees!
Dan.:)
turnerminator
04-21-2011, 16:17
Its strong enough and polyester too. As said, not guaranteed though. FWIW, I'd put my gran in it.
billy-sparks
04-21-2011, 16:26
Thanks guys, thought they should be. worst that'll happen is waking up with my backside on thegorund...LOL :laugh:
JohnSawyer
04-21-2011, 16:26
What dant8ro said!
--My first straps were similar specs, you should be fine... I'd cut the hook off and sew in a loop, if you have a sewing machine. Then you can use Dutch Clips or a carabiner to simplify the tree hookup.
If you're going to buy Dutch Clips, you might find that polyester webbing is cheaper from a different source. Shipping from the US would be high, but I'm sure there are UK suppliers.
Jacks R Better have straps with tri-glides (better than rings) for $24, or about 14GBP... they're pre-sewn and I think lighter than the strap you're looking at on ebay.... Not sure what Shipping would cost.
John
billy-sparks
04-21-2011, 16:28
Thanks John, I'll take a look.