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I'm going to work on making my own whoopie sling.

How is this video guide? Will a figure 8 be strong enough to make the dead eye loop?

http://vimeo.com/10580460

Or should I skip the channels and just tie it like this guy?

http://www.tothewoods.net/HomemadeHammock3.html

I have 2x 15 ft webbing from strap works that has loops sewn on each end.
25 ft of armsteel rope.
2x lightweight climbing spec carabiner.
1 grand trunk parachute hammock

I was thinking of...

just got my straps from strapworks (2x 15ft with), could I trust the loops sewn on it? I was going to clip them to a carabiner.

Still waiting for the armsteel from arrowhead though, should get...

thanks ya'll for the input, I'll pick up some armsteel then and return rope I just purchased.

BTW, are there particular type of webbing I should purchase or will any webbing at REI do? I'm looking...

Is this utlitiy cord good enough for hanging? Or will I need something stronger?

http://www.rei.com/product/729594

If that is not strong enough, what do you guys suggest? I'm looking

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