Still trying decide on straps vs. tree huggers

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10-11-2006, 12:14
Certain

Still trying decide on straps vs. tree huggers

By the way....I REALLY like this site! Thanks ATTroll! :D :D :D

The only thing I saw at the Hot Springs hangout that is still intriguing me is the concept of straps instead of tree huggeres. It sure looked easy to lash them around the tree. I read Just Jeff's info about his testing of different styles and at one point he said he didn't feel the need to fix something that wasn't broken (paraphrasing here).

I'll admit, the only reason I'm still thinking about this is because I think it would be much easier to adjust the hammock, but I also read on WB that after a while, it's second nature to tie one up. I don't really mind tying the figure eight on my HH.

So what are the con's of using slap straps? I know you need a drip string, but what else am I not thinking of here? Thanks as always!
10-11-2006, 12:25
neo

my hammock uses straps,no line:cool: neo

http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/...imageuser=3462
10-11-2006, 12:59
Just Jeff

Yeah, but then I started tinkering again!

I think straps are marginally heavier, depending on what kind of cord you use. The weights are pretty close to what comes stock on the HH. Straps are a bit easier, with less fiddle factor, to set up. But like you said, it all becomes second nature pretty quickly. So changing it may save a 30 seconds during setup or something...is it worth the mod? Well, if you're a tinkerer it is...

Six of one, half dozen of the other.

The advantage of my newest project will be the ability to adjust the hammock from under the tarp to account for wind changes and such. Haven't decided if that's worth the extra ounces, though.
10-11-2006, 13:01
RadioFreq

Straps or no

I, too, am considering switching to straps. My main concern is how they attach to the hammock. I haven't seen anything that goes into any detail on how this is done. I have a HH and am reluctant to cut the cable tie that holds the bag that hides the connection between my existing rope and the hammock. Just how is this conversion from rope to strap accomplished?
10-11-2006, 13:05
Certain

Radio, I've seen some people just cut the HH spectra line down to about 2 feet and tie the end to the strap (Hammock Engineer did this). I've also seen people wind up the HH Spectra line (meaning don't cut it off) but just tie a biner to it around the 2 ft mark and attach the strap to the biner (BlackBishop did this I think).

Hammock Engineer did admit to feeling great anxiety when cutting the line, but he's ok! :D
10-11-2006, 13:06
Certain

Hey....what's this "Junior Member" thing under my name? Why does Just Jeff have "Super Moderator" under his? I'm a super hero too...my avatar proves it! (sorry...I know...a bit off topic)
10-11-2006, 13:21
neo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michele

Hey....what's this "Junior Member" thing under my name? Why does Just Jeff have "Super Moderator" under his? I'm a super hero too...my avatar proves it! (sorry...I know...a bit off topic)

my name is neo,mr bullet proof.:cool: neo

http://www.imdb.com/gallery/ss/01330...th_key=0133093
10-11-2006, 14:39
Just Jeff

Check here for pics of the Spectra to strap conversion:

http://www.tothewoods.net/HikingPicturesHotSprings.html

Other ways to attach straps to hammocks:

http://www.tothewoods.net/HomemadeGe...kSupports.html
10-11-2006, 14:40
Ewker

http://www.tothewoods.net/ImagesHome...HuggersCat.jpg

won't the cat stretch:p
10-11-2006, 15:54
headchange4u

I have heard slap straps mentioned several times, but I still don't know exactly sure what they are or how they are used.

Where can I read up on them?
10-11-2006, 16:54
ShakeyLeggs

Quote:

Originally Posted by headchange4u

I have heard slap straps mentioned several times, but I still don't know exactly sure what they are or how they are used.

Where can I read up on them?

Here ya go;

http://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/slap-strap.html
10-11-2006, 17:21
Just Jeff

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ewker

won't the cat stretch:p

Why do you think she doesn't have a tail... :eek:
10-11-2006, 18:24
blackbishop351

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just Jeff

Why do you think she doesn't have a tail... :eek:

That's just plain wrong, man...:D
10-11-2006, 18:28
blackbishop351

Quote:

Originally Posted by headchange4u

I have heard slap straps mentioned several times, but I still don't know exactly sure what they are or how they are used.

Where can I read up on them?

There's a pic of my ENO slapstraps on the page Jeff just linked to...

Or there's my new homemade version:

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/quietguyinthecorner2002

under "New DIY". I made these out of 1" poly webbing I bought from Ed Speer. They're longer, lighter, more adjustable, and stronger than the ENO product.
10-11-2006, 18:32
Just Jeff

Keith, when I click on your yahoo photo links I always get prompted to start my own album and I can't see your photos. What am I doing wrong?
10-11-2006, 18:40
blackbishop351

I posted them on 360 instead:

http://360.yahoo.com/pulse_0ptional

Sorry 'bout that!
10-11-2006, 20:21
Just Jeff

Moved the website hosting stuff to its own thread. Whiteblaze Hosting