Exactly, and that's what I'm using. But, I doubled it up too! :eek:
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I use the Speer guylines. Scroll down to the bottom of the page; it's under Make your Own Hammock Supplies. It's spectra just like the Spyderline for your suspension; therefore, it's also low tangle.
I use the stock line that came with my ENO DryFly tarps right now. I don't know what your thought on luminescence are, but my plan is to change over to something like Kelty Triptease line or MSR Reflective Cord. I've seen a few people use the orange cord that Ed Speer sells, it's pretty bright and very lightweight.
Finger and Shadowmoss are pointing you in the right direction, for sure. I used the ENO Slap Strap Pro first, but am now on the ring buckle support system. Once you hang with the "original" suspension, you'll have a very good understanding of why people upgrade to other suspensions and be able to pass that experience on to others. But then again, like someone else said, just go hang your hammock and have fun with it! And definitely sink a couple bucks into the Niteize Figure 9's. It makes hanging your tarp quick and hassle free.
I put the triptease on mine. It really shows up at night when the light hits it. That way, I don't fall flat on my face on one of those middle of the night watering ventures.
The weight penalty of the deluxe vs. the standard is not that high for the extra coverage. You won't regret this decision.
According to the OES website, there is only 2 oz difference between the standard and deluxe. The weight "penalty" of 2 oz is more than worth it for the trade off in coverage. If it were my decision, I'd go with the deluxe for the extra coverage. Staying dry is a good thing, and the extra coverage will probably keep you that way.
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FranticFinger is right. I just completed my first 8 day use of the HH. I had previously read a little of the ring suspension thread but did not fully appreciate what was being said. I used the tree huggers and the figure 8 lashing. After coming back from my trip I ordered the components to make the ring suspension. I am also considering the Delux MacCat tarp.
For my first trip which was in late May, I used the Oware pad. Although it was somewhat cumbersome as to how it layed in the hammock, it was cheap ,$24, very light (~6oz) and provided adequate insulation. The important thing is that it is 40" wide. I could tell it was working by positioning a leg off the pad and feeling the cool. I will probably be looking into something better (underquilt) in the futrure, but this worked for my first trip.
Bottom line: go out, use the hammock, and then come back here and re-read everything.
Hey I've just been called Finger and FranticFinger. That sounds obsene. It's FanaticFringer. You know instead of Lunatic Fringe, it's Fanatic Fringer.:p
Some pics of the CC Buckles with 5/32" Spyderline are here.