Originally Posted by
GrizzlyAdams
I think in TiredFeet's case the point is flexibility more than weight savings.
It's a bridge thing. You wouldn't understand. :laugh:
seriously though, there is utility in being able to vary the suspension triangle side lengths. The longer they are the less compression there is on your poles. So if you have a wide space between trees you can open the triangle up. Same job done, less force on the spreader—especially good if it's your hiking pole.
Close up trees the only choice…you can shorten up the triangle, up to a minimum point. When you gots to.