View Full Version : Elephant Trunks sale @ smartoutdoors
bloomgorge
09-26-2011, 16:16
mondays are never my favorite and work isn't that much fun so how about a sale. 20% off on trunks,..price reflects the sale.
take care,
patrick
Redoleary
09-26-2011, 16:36
Thanks Bloomgorge, I've been meaning to get some of those, and this is just the excuse I needed. :)
I have two pairs of elephant trunks and I really like them over the marlin spike hitch for webbing to whoopie connection. Great product and great guy!
gunner76
09-26-2011, 17:58
I have been looking at them too long and having a sale on them is too much. Just ordered a set.
lymphocytosis
09-26-2011, 18:01
Still my favorite suspension component!
Les Rust
09-26-2011, 18:20
Bloomgorge, it's been a rainy Monday here too. A few items of kit will certain make it a better day. Just ordered some elephant trunks, keys, and crosses. Looking forward to hooking them all up. Thanks for the deal.
bloomgorge
09-26-2011, 18:20
thank you,...i really appreciate the support and kind words. it would be nice if more places outside our HF world were as polite.
I've been meaning to get a set of these, and I just placed my order.:D
Chris
Law Dawg (ret)
09-26-2011, 18:30
thank you,...i really appreciate the support and kind words. it would be nice if more places outside our HF world were as polite.
It's all part of an elaborate plot to get you to lower your defenses before we strike. :cool:
Good stuff the Elephant Trunks, my pair work like a charm.
packeagle
09-26-2011, 21:17
I've been lusting after a pair since the winter hang. Just didn't have the cash on hand. Now to temp me with a sale... have to make it to another hang and pick up a set in person I think. Maybe if we can work something out about the MRT this weekend.
dragon360
09-26-2011, 21:29
Great service, great vendor, great gear!
I have two pairs of elephant trunks and I really like them over the marlin spike hitch for webbing to whoopie connection. Great product and great guy!
+1 like mine a lot.
dichdiggr
09-26-2011, 23:33
Had this on a Christmas list. No way I could pass this up. Well, on to list revision.
bloomgorge
09-27-2011, 19:26
Had this on a Christmas list. No way I could pass this up. Well, on to list revision.
i've got a pair of down pants....i can understand
thank you all for the comments, it's nice reading
Amelander
09-28-2011, 15:09
Just ordered a pair. I am going to hook the outer ring of my bmbh suspension directly into the trunk and bypass the whoopies altogether.
Redoleary
09-30-2011, 19:02
I just got mine in the mail, and an are they sweet! They're gonna make life sooo much easier. Nice work Bloomgorge.
Les Rust
09-30-2011, 19:08
Got mine today. Sweet gear! Looking forward to Monday when I may be able to get out and use the elephant trunks for the first time. Thanks, bloomgorge.
bloomgorge
09-30-2011, 22:04
I just got mine in the mail, and an are they sweet! They're gonna make life sooo much easier. Nice work Bloomgorge.
Got mine today. Sweet gear! Looking forward to Monday when I may be able to get out and use the elephant trunks for the first time. Thanks, bloomgorge.
hey thanks guys
the sale will end on sunday 10/2 but if the lions win against the cowboys i'll let it run another week.
F the cowboys. I've been bred to hate them Florida state university and the jets. Go lions/dolphins!!
bloomgorge
10-02-2011, 17:04
pretty good game....lets run the sale for another week!
My order was waitng in the mailbox this afternoon when I got home from this weekend's hang at Santee State Park (The SC Fall Sprawl, aka 'Roll call for SC hangers). Great stuff!
I also won the set in the drawing at the hang!:D
Thanks, BloomGorge!
Chris
Redoleary
10-02-2011, 17:47
So today I modified my hammock from one kind of gathered end to another. Larks headed a continuous loop to the end and put the elephant trunk to work. Holy crap is this thing nice! I don't even want to get into how complicated my old system was, but suffice it to say that this is LIGHT YEARS better. I'm not a whoopie sling user, I just use straps out the the E.T. and hook my hammock right on. It is so freak'n sweet! If you can't tell, I'm quite excited about these things. Thanks again Bloomgorge.
So today I modified my hammock from one kind of gathered end to another. Larks headed a continuous loop to the end and put the elephant trunk to work. Holy crap is this thing nice! I don't even want to get into how complicated my old system was, but suffice it to say that this is LIGHT YEARS better. I'm not a whoopie sling user, I just use straps out the the E.T. and hook my hammock right on. It is so freak'n sweet! If you can't tell, I'm quite excited about these things. Thanks again Bloomgorge.
I think I get this Red... pics please?
I remember seeing the ET's when they first came out and the innovations bloomgorge introduced are great (I hope there are more from you!). Thinking these might be on a certain list that people put together for late December delivery.
receivws mine today, thanks for quick turn around they are double trick throwdown slick, jrs
Redoleary
10-03-2011, 17:34
Here's the pic Syb ... a bit blurry, the light was fading and the wind was blowing, but I'm sure you'll get the idea.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CM_5O3V-zPs/Too23nA-RdI/AAAAAAAAAto/eXgsk2ernLM/s1024/elephant%252520trunk%252520%2525282%252520of%25252 02%252529.jpg
Triggerhpy
10-03-2011, 17:36
Sent for my first set. Looking forward to testing them out.
bloomgorge
10-03-2011, 17:47
Here's the pic Syb ... a bit blurry, the light was fading and the wind was blowing, but I'm sure you'll get the idea.
Red,
just be mindful of the wear on the amsteel as it's in the same stop everytime. the edges are rounded and polished so it should be minimal.
Sent for my first set. Looking forward to testing them out.
Yours went in the mail this morning around 6:30, should be a few days.
Here's the pic Syb ... a bit blurry, the light was fading and the wind was blowing, but I'm sure you'll get the idea.
Okay, that's what I was thinking. Perfect Red, thanks. Now, could you also use the open hole in the ET to connect your ridgeline or am I just talkin' crazy?
Redoleary
10-03-2011, 18:15
Red,
just be mindful of the wear on the amsteel as it's in the same stop everytime. the edges are rounded and polished so it should be minimal.
Roger that, I'll keep an eye on it.
Okay, that's what I was thinking. Perfect Red, thanks. Now, could you also use the open hole in the ET to connect your ridgeline or am I just talkin' crazy?
You're just talk'n crazy! :D I was in such a rush to try this out I forgot to put the RL back on. I think I would normally have the E.T. the other way with the hook 'up' so there'd be less chance of it coming out....even tho' I'm sure it never would anyway you hung it.
CatSplat
10-06-2011, 15:29
Just ordered a GT UL the other day in an effort to get my usually tent-bound girlfriend hanging, the Trunks look like just the ticket to make things user-friendly for her. Can't wait to get them!
bloomgorge
10-06-2011, 17:20
Thank you all for the support.
Orders to Canada seem to be taking about 1.5wks right now for anywhere other than Ontario
I'm wondering, since the Lions are playing Monday night football and if they win,....should we let the sale roll on?
Hey, just wanted to say these are neat pieces, and I've found multiple uses like hanging my uq and making that adjustable! Very handy
Triggerhpy
10-06-2011, 22:17
Got mine today I'll be out with them tomarrow.
Fine, I just ordered some. Are you happy now?
bloomgorge
10-15-2011, 19:33
i think i'm just going to leave them on sale until the lions loose.
thank you for the support, it helped be purchase a new mamajamba tarp from brandon, i'm pretty stoked to get that.
just put my trunks to their first use today. a gorgeous fall day in central PA and i spent a period of time relaxing in my traveler w/ bloom's whoopies and elephant trunks. easy install and easy to use in the mountains.
TFC Rick
10-16-2011, 09:07
Even though you Lions beat my Bears, I'll be ordering some.
bloomgorge
10-22-2011, 19:39
i'm just going to leave the elephant trunks @ $12
mbcruzin
10-22-2011, 20:09
Sweet $12 elephant trunks. I'll be ordering another set real soon. By the way any idea when you will be getting more tree straps in the store?
bloomgorge
10-22-2011, 20:14
don't know...i changed to a new vendor because their strap material was lighter but still have the 1500lbs breaking strength. i got some material in and did some pull test and it was breaking around 1100lbs. needless to say i'm still looking. it was also a little stiff which i didn't like.
scottpash
11-03-2011, 13:55
just ordered my Trunks (Elephant not Swim!)
Now to get dutch clips and some new straps so I can throw away the Slap Straps!
any ideas on local straps I'm in Illinois near Chicago
Just ordered a set, can't wait to try 'em. I never liked how the marlin spike hitch wadded up my tree straps.
Get'em while there hot.... I love mine.... Fine workmanship by Bloomgorge on these as well as his other products...
scottpash
11-08-2011, 07:53
can't wait to get mine (shipped yesterday)
I have Multiple suspension setups that I use on my hammocks according to what I want to accomplish.
Lightest weight, or easiest to use with gloves / mittens.
The Elephant Trunks really are easy to set up and use.
Full length straps are a bit of weight penalty but worth it in some cases.
Good product and easy to use :)
I have one set and just ordered another for my backup.
I think they are the greatest things since ...well....hammocks were born! ;)
bloomgorge
11-08-2011, 11:38
Thank you all, I appreciate the comments.
CatSplat
11-10-2011, 00:21
I've been experimenting with mine, and I may have come up with a (non-manufacturer-approved, obviously) alternate configuration for them.
The shape of the Trunk is remarkably similar to the Dutch Buckle, and indeed the webbing fastening system works on the same principle. If one were to use the Trunk body in the same manner as a Buckle, it frees up the "trunk" of the Trunk. In my case, I plan to use it to hold a tarp ridgeline, while a short loop of Amsteel acts as the connector between the Trunk and the hammock. The Amsteel needn't be adjustable as the webbing/Trunk will be used to adjust tension.
I took some quick pics of what I'm talking about, I just grabbed a piece of paracord as an example "ridgeline". While the Trunks don't have the extra corner flanges the Buckles do, after some quick testing I have no reason to believe the Amsteel would slip off while under tension, it's on there pretty solidly.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a318/CatSplat/34eb77aa.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a318/CatSplat/0afb0197.jpg
Anyway, this is purely try-at-your-own-risk, but I'm definitely going to give it some more testing as it could be really handy for some hammock configurations. Heck, if you're feeling adventurous you could try running a structural ridgeline across the Trunks. Forgive me if someone has posting this configuration already!
scottpash
11-10-2011, 20:47
got mine today
Wow are these things light and CooL!
catsplat I am looking forward to your test results
mondays are never my favorite and work isn't that much fun so how about a sale. 20% off on trunks,..price reflects the sale.
take care,
patrick
Sorry but I saw no "sale price" there. Unless you mean that 12.00 for Trunks is the "sale":confused:
nothermark
05-22-2012, 07:30
If you checked the date it was an old post! Bought a set anyway. ;-)
IS it $12 for one Trunk or the pair? I love mine and need another set! They are awesome!!!!
Sorry but I saw no "sale price" there. Unless you mean that 12.00 for Trunks is the "sale":confused:
Thread resurrection! This was a sale in 2011 ;)