That said, I like the UCR as well. I use it on one of my hammocks. It saves a few grams over the whoopie. Just got to remember the backup.
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That said, I like the UCR as well. I use it on one of my hammocks. It saves a few grams over the whoopie. Just got to remember the backup.
IMO, the UCR requires greater care to protect the bitter end where it emerges from the bury. Sometimes a bump will cause the UCR to release, particularly with slick line like Amsteel. So you should...
You got it. Actually simpler...you don't have to cut holes...compress the line by pushing one end toward the other and the weave will open up. Tapering the end just makes it easier to pass (or pull)...
No needle to thread.
I use a piece of stiff yet flexible wire doubled up into about a foot-long narrow loop. I PUSH it through the FAR end of the bury, toward the intended eye. When it emerges,...
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=9349&highlight=whoopie
I only cut out 2 strands with the 8-strand 7/64. This all is REALLY EASIER than you may think.
I generally use a simple back splice without stitching.