I have 15 ft of amsteel to create a ridgeline for my eno dn. Just not sure how to actually do it. Anyone provide detailed instructions?
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I have 15 ft of amsteel to create a ridgeline for my eno dn. Just not sure how to actually do it. Anyone provide detailed instructions?
Have you done whoopie slings? If so just make a long whoopie sling. It should be adustable from about 90-93 inches to 100-105 inches. Somewhere in there is the length that is right for you.
I have just installed whoopie slings on my eno today, but I didn't not make them.
If I find directions on how to make that....how will I attach it to my eno for a ridgeline.
Larks head the fixed loop onto the suspension just above the gather. The loop formed by the whoopee goes around the suspension on the other end. I use a small biner to attach mine, which keeps the whoopee loop where I put it. Otherwise, it can wander when packed, and cause mischief.Quote:
Originally Posted by juddmyers
Is there a reason to NOT use a small nite eyez beaner on the fixed and adjustable ends?
if you ran the fixed ends through your channels and larksheaded them on then just back the adjustable end of your suspension out of the fixed end and slip the adjustable end of your suspension through the fixed end of your ridgline, then reattatch your suspension. Do the same thing with the adustable end of your ridgeline
If you aren't comfortable with splicing I'd be more than happy to splice the whoopie for ya and put it on your hammock for ya if like.
It depends on how tightly you hang...a really tight rl will blow a Nite Ize. The small wire gate biners sold in the HF store are a better choice.Quote:
Originally Posted by juddmyers
HamMike, I'll play aroung with making the whoopie and see where I am at after that. If you are close we should get a group together for a hang regardless.
I'm about 30 minutes north of cinci
I did exactly this for my eno dn. Just one really large whoopie sling. I may make a non-adjustable ridgeline in the future, but the adjustable one is nice to play with the length and figure out what is comfortable for you.Quote:
Originally Posted by HamMike
That is what I did. I made a whoopie sling for the adjustability. I use a blake's hitch to keep the loosend up and out of the way. This allows easy adjustability while not being bothered by the loose end. Once I find the sweet spot, I will mark the length and cut the line to make it a fixed length ridgeline.Quote:
Originally Posted by Arothian
That’s a good idea! Anybody have extra Amsteel I could buy from them?Quote:
Originally Posted by HamMike
I have a adjustable whoopie ridgeline, adjustable from about 80" to 120", made from 7/64 amsteel in blue. you can have it and a matching soft shackle ( to attach the adjustable end), larks head the fixed loop end, for $10 shipped conus. just measured it, it adjusts from 84" to 129"Quote:
Originally Posted by RedBeardWrangler
That’s cool! I was of making my own also...
I could send you the amsteel at cost, you need about 18 ft and usps shipping is about $1.20. 23x.18= 4.14 + 1.20 = 5.34. you would be better off buying a quantity from redden mariene using the discouint code, you will be wanting more to play with if you are anything like me. I have bought several hundred feet so far.Quote:
Originally Posted by RedBeardWrangler
Most likely gonna wanna play with it... What size do you use 7/16 or 1/8? Does it matter which one?Quote:
Originally Posted by lazyboy
I use 7/64, both are more than strong enough for hammock use.
Nice idea! I was wondering how to keep the bury end up out the way, looks like I will have to try this knot out.Quote:
Originally Posted by SweetLou