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Well this didn't take long did it :rolleyes:.

The 2.5mm HiSpec3000 rated at 500kg broke at 430kg so 86% of the actual rope strength. This is inline with other documented whoopie sling ratings of...

Still to be done apparently. He is going to get to them when he tests his other ropes, hopefully soon.

I have sent the whoopie sling, continuous loop with a locked brummel, and a soft shackle with a very dodgy looking diamond knot off to be destruction tested.

Will report back how it goes when it...

Hi all,

We now have an online store dedicated to DIYers in Australia :). I have named it Tier Gear, as we look out onto the Great Western Tiers of Tasmania from our house and they are truly...

Hi guys,

The Hi-Spec has arrived. I got in 100m each of the 3mm and 2.5mm in blue.

I made up a couple of whoopie slings tonight out of the 3mm to try out on my hammocks this week. My first...

Yes well I just happen to be a member of the bushwalk forum, the sea kayak forum,and the Land Rover Owners forum, plus of course this one :).



Yeah that is interesting, I have looked briefly...

Hopefully I will have the rope next week.

I have also tracked down some Aussie made 25mm polyester webbing and shock cord.

This stuff is not easy to track down retail hence why we all seem to...

Hi all,

I am getting closer to getting my hands on some of the Whittam 2.5mm and 3mm Hi Spec 3000 rope, and they have agreed to test the strength of some whoopie slings that I make up out of it....

Good to know but no Clark Rubber down here :(

Maybe a new occupation beckons :)

I am looking at purchasing both the 2.5mm and 3mm, rated 500 and 700kgs respectively. Will let you know how I get on.

Hi all,

I have found an Australian rope manufacturer (Whittam Rope) who makes 2.5mm and 3mm polyurethane coated spectra/dyneema fibre rope. It is considerably cheaper than the Ocean 12, though...

Cool. I got some crinkle taffeta off ebay for pretty cheap. Looking forward to making a hammock out of this stuff.

I am making up some webbing suspension as well, and have bought a few cinch...

Thanks mate. I ended up getting some 25mm seatbelt webbing from AusWebbing so will report back what it is like.

For the canvas I would try a local canvas place - where are you located? Or infront...

Nice one HD - you will have to put some pics up of Maria Island.

So what are you planning for DIY?

Thanks mate. I was more looking for the webbing alone, made in Australia and able to be purchased in bulk. I have found one site that looks ok - AusWebbing

Hi all,

Does anyone know where to source local polyester webbing for tree straps, suspension etc?

Cheers

The Ocean 12 is working well. I made up some some whoopies and continuous loops, which I used on my Hennessy and on my home made hammock for the kids. I have just received some more Ocean 12 for...

Thanks Grumpy. Sounds like good stuff.

Grumpy - so with the stuff sacks would you use it to seal over the stitching?

Yeah I made a hammock for my 3 1/2 year old daughter with the Spotlight ripstop, haven't hung it yet, but if this rain clears tomorrow maybe the day with her new whoopie sling suspension.

Just...

Thanks mate, I will have to check that out.

It looks good. I will try to make up my first whoopie slings tonight, after getting a good sized "dolls needle" from Spotlight which should do the trick.

Rope Galore service was excellent for the...

The cheapest place I could find for the Ocean 12 was Rope Galore, free postage is nice. I have ordered some so will see how it goes.

Just found this stuff, which should be good for whoopie slings, Ocean 12 by Donaghys.

That's funny mate cause I was about to post the same question. Just this weekend I bought some rip stop nylon from Spotlight, so I can make a hammock for my daughter. Good to lnow about the mossie...