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FYI: cheap ratchet straps from the 5.99$ bin from the local "Do-it" center will not support a 230LBS man..well it will support you just long enough to get comfortable and start fall asleep.
So I'm looking for webbing...can it get found locally or is the "net" the best place to get it?
I have used the polyester straps from Harbor Freight on several occasions, with no problems. I bought a roll of webbing on-line, but can't remember where. The Harbor Freight straps, I cut the buckle off and use with the factors stitching. Used mine for several hangs, and I'm 235lbs, right up until I got the roll.....RR
Arrowhead Equipment, Jacks R better and others here on HF are honest and dependable sources. They stand behind what they sell. Good folks all around.
Jim
I have yet to hang but planning on using similar straps when my hammock shows up this week. The straps I have are 15ftx1" with a "safe" working load of 400lbs and breaking strength of 1200. I'll be using home made toggles to attach to the hammock webbing.
I hope I have better luck than the OP.
The straps that I HAD, where rated for 500 LBS with a 1500 LBS max Limit, without warning one snapped into, it wasn't the stitching, it wasn't the rigging, the breaking spot was in the middle of the strap...
Odd. Not sure what kind of straps those where but the 1" polyester straps I buy are rated at 3800lbs breaking strength.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bsm1982
Cheap! Very cheap straps..
http://www.strapworks.com/Heavyweigh...ene_p/hwp1.htm
Use discount code "AR15."
Check with local auto shops and pick up Seatbelt webbing. Or Walmart and get a set of Polyester/polypro ratchet straps, make sure to check the load ratings. Certainly sounds like you got a bad strap with a mfg defect. Of course they won't help you out any since you were using the straps in a manner not intended.
Whoops...I'm guessing you meant the higher strength 1" Polyester Webbing instead of the lower strength polypropylene.Quote:
Originally Posted by Junebugdawn
I realize it has a lower breaking strength of 900lbs, but that should be plenty strong for suspensions. It is considerably less expensive than poly webbing. The description clearly indicates that it is popular for outdoor camping use.
Not quite sure that is correct. You should figure "working" strength to be about one fifth, or if you want to stretch it a bit, one fourth of the "breaking" strength. While 900 lbs is fine if you're still and not moving around, when you bounce up and down, or turn over a bit faster than usual, I think you could easily exceed the 900 lb breaking strength. Plus, as the straps get used, a lot of nicks and cuts will show up, which weakens the strap a bit. Plus, if you have any sort of knot in the lines, that will weaken the line about 50%. I think the minimum working load for hammock suspension lines should be around 600 - 750 lbs. That means a breaking load minimum of about 2,400 to 3,750 lbs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Junebugdawn
I went with the 3k strength roll from. Shipperssupplies.com/TieDownWebbing/ I like the safety factor--I'm heavy, Nice stuff to work with. I was worried to would be hard to sew, but it was no problem.
I second the shippers supply.
Here's a link:
http://www.shipperssupplies.com/TieDownWebbing/
A huge roll that you can use for many tree straps or your suspension.
Awesome info. I don't even own a hammock yet and you guys got me upgrading my gear already. :laugh:
Maybe some folks cant afford the price tag of others, Its what is cheap right now that counts. In the future everyone will come around! For the time being this is part of the learning curve, and if it works, oh well!!!!
shipper supply looks cheap. thanks everyone
now anything cheaper? lol
I bought from amazon before and the straps ware not strong enough for my liking.
How about recovered seat belt webbing from a scrapyard? I bet you could pick up a car's worth for a dollar or two.