I realize the difference between 7/64 and 1/8 comes down to personal preference, but could anyone point me in the direction to the weight difference between the two sizes.
I realize the difference between 7/64 and 1/8 comes down to personal preference, but could anyone point me in the direction to the weight difference between the two sizes.
Samson lists -
- 7/64 as .3lbs per 100ft or .45kg per 100m
- 1/8 as .5lbs per 100ft or .74kg per 100m
So -
- 7/64 = .048 ounces/ft
- 1/8 = .080 ounces/ft
I'm surprised by that stat. I've held both, and one doesn't feel noticeably heavier than the other, especially in the lengths hammockers typically use them.
“I think that when the lies are all told and forgot the truth will be there yet. It dont move about from place to place and it dont change from time to time. You cant corrupt it any more than you can salt salt.” - Cormac McCarthy
The 7/64 left my wallet a little heavier, which is what drove my decision.
- Frawg
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7/64 is already strong enough, why go bigger? I wish they made amsteel smaller so i could shave off another oz or two. I've got my wbbb down to 24oz now (dbl 1.1)
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