Are all cinch buckle systems created equal

[naperica]

Looking to change out my HH stock suspension for cinch buckle system.....is there much difference between the different ones available out there?

[Passinthru]

There are some differences...
I have some like the first picture but they can twist when unloaded - the 2 pieces can get out of alignment - just something you have to check.

I also use the kind in the second picture. They are less likely to get misaligned and a Dutch biner fits in the buckle eliminating the need for the am steel loop thus shortening the suspension length.

Probably some other differences with other types of buckles.

[Jayson]

I only have experience with the warbonnet buckles and find they can be tricky to lossen. They are the ones in the lefthand picture of Passinthrus post.

[Flynguy521]

I have Ti buckles from Dutch. They work well for me. Not overly hard to loosen. With any suspension you will want to double check your points are secure, but cinch buckles are more prone to slipping than day whoopie slings, at least that's been my experience.

I have not had any issues with twisting with my Ti buckles though.

[sargevining]

The cinch buckles sold by Readystrap.com are made to military specifications. I have two Hennessey's that I modified to cinch buckles by using his Lock And Load Quickdraws:

http://readystrap.com/rst_010.htm

Tie the HH rope through the eye in the Lock And Load strap and run your tree strap through the cinch buckle. This has the advantage of doing nothing destructive to your HH in the modification so if you eventually decide to sell your HH, you can sell it as stock---just remove the Lock And Loads or include them in the sale.

[Bubba]

I like the Dutch version in the second picture since the end comes to a point where the amsteel is secured. It keeps the buckle straighter than the rectangular buckles which require multiple wraps of the amsteel loop to keep it in line with the strap.

[DuctTape]

I have been using the cinch buckles from onrope for years now. Probably heavier than others, but never had a slippage problem.

[Bad Biscuit]

I used the Warbonnet Cinch Buckles until someone showed me the Dutch Cinch Buckles at a group hang. From my experience, the Dutch verison doesn't allow the webbing to twist as easily and they are much easier to loosen - especially when the webbing is wet.

NOTE: my Warbonnet Cinch Buckles are being offered in the PIF thread....

[naperica]

OKay, thanks everyone.