Originally Posted by
TriSec
Sheesh.
Lifelong Scout and Scouter here...I have every intention of using non-stretching marine grade nylon rope and any number of hitches and lashes to get my hammock up this spring.
Only thing about nylon line though...it's slippery and I don't like it for that reason. I suppose I could use good ol' manila, but we'll see when we get there.
I also teach knots as a sideline (professionally, go figure!) and you'd be amazed at the number of people that come to my store clinics to learn the basics. It's definitely a lost art, unless you're in a scout uniform.