Webbing vs. Whoopie Sling

**sulman** · 11-09-2009, 22:52

Originally Posted by domromer

Yup I've seen this one. I was looking more for one that shows the cutting and threading. To make it simple it just seems like you cut a hole towards the top and then cut a hole towards the bottom and then thread the cord through making a loop. But when I look at the pics it seems to be more complicated and I must be missing some steps.

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) through.

The taper is more important when you are doing a permanent eye or similar as it becomes part of the working line and bears a load. You want smooth transitions.

It REALLY is easier than it looks...and it looks easy.

**Hooch** · 11-09-2009, 22:54

Originally Posted by domromer

Yup I've seen this one. I was looking more for one that shows the cutting and threading. To make it simple it just seems like you cut a hole towards the top and then cut a hole towards the bottom and then thread the cord through making a loop. But when I look at the pics it seems to be more complicated and I must be missing some steps.

No cutting of holes needed. Just thread the cord in through itself. It's not a complicated process at all. If you look at Grizz's video at 3:49, it shows exatly how to make one. It's that simple. If I can do it, anyone can and I'm totally DIY impaired.

**east_stingray** · 11-09-2009, 23:05

Originally Posted by warbonnetguy

i can see that among the weight conscious, but there's still alot of folks who don't see a point in shaving 3-4 oz off their suspension, and that's about the only real advantage a whoopie has over a ringbuckle as far as i can tell.

Count me in. My pack weight is low enough that I don't have to fret about a potential 3oz weight savings. WBG's strap system is freaking awesome and I don't want to give it up.

Then again, I only have one tarp and one hammock.

**cavscout** · 11-09-2009, 23:59

Originally Posted by domromer

Yup I've seen this one. I was looking more for one that shows the cutting and threading. To make it simple it just seems like you cut a hole towards the top and then cut a hole towards the bottom and then thread the cord through making a loop. But when I look at the pics it seems to be more complicated and I must be missing some steps.

This is a pretty comprehensive video of the process

http://www.splicesbynick.com/videos

**peanuts** · 11-10-2009, 10:35

me too is also resisting the ws............but i really do like the concept.....

**Shug** · 11-10-2009, 10:51

I have webbing on my BB and Whoopie slings on my DIY. WS is less bulky and just fun tinkering. When I tie the Marlin Spike on my dutch cliped webbing with my toggle I just feel cool .... like I am doing something.
Though I still like webbing with desender rings and a dutch clip. It is all fun .... and works.
Options ..... that is all. For the dinker.
Shug

**NCPatrick** · 11-10-2009, 10:57

I'll end up with Whoopie slings, if only for the name of them alone

... but I'll still be carrying small tree hugger straps to protect the trees, right? So I'm only subtracting the weight of part of a strap on each side and also the 'biners. Or am I missing something?

Oh, and also the weight of the cinch buckles/rings, so I can see how that adds up.

**Rug** · 11-10-2009, 11:02

Could somebody point me to an instruction on replacing my stock ropes on my HH?

Once I get that figured out I will be ordering 2 sets from Opie.

**animalcontrol** · 11-10-2009, 11:03

Originally Posted by angrysparrow

Or...you could make one really nice set, and put them on whatever hammock you happened to be using at the time...

this is the approach I'm using...guests get to use rings/webbing.
of couse, our friends at Redden had to offer that great deal yesterday and I bought 150' of black 7/64 amsteel

Cannibal, PM me your address
WHOOPIE!

nevermind...Opie has you all hooked up

**Cannibal** · 11-10-2009, 11:10

Originally Posted by animalcontrol

Cannibal, PM me your address
WHOOPIE!

Opie has got me hooked up with some black ones already, but thank you very much for the offer

. Even got a warning about the dye being a little 'leaky'.
Of course I couldn't resist a deal on cordage, so I made my order for some Amsteel myself this morning.