Making up my Whoopie Tails

**wa4chq** · 01-30-2016, 15:42

Hi all. This method for making up the slack ends of your whoopies after making adjustments may have been posted already. Delete if it has.
Depending on the tree spacing I may have a fair bit of line hanging down from my whoopies after getting the hang right. I used to daisy-chain but now I use the sheepshank. I just figure-eight the slack on my fingers and finish off with half-hitches. I like it better because even after daisy-chaining I would still have a fair bit hanging down.
http://www.animatedknots.com/sheepshank/#ScrollPoint

**Reubster24** · 02-01-2016, 11:26

Looks cool.

**wa4chq** · 02-01-2016, 11:40

Hi Reubster....here's a pic of it in action
sheepshank_1.jpg
here it is when I used to daisy-chain
daisy_chain.jpg
I like not having the excess whoopie hanging down.....

**Wanderlost** · 02-01-2016, 11:52

I like that. I usually just do some figure eights and finish it with 3-4 wraps and a slippery knot. I agree about the daisy chains. As much as I'm a daisy chain and circle daisy chain fool at home, it doesn't get rid of enough excess on the trail for me.

**wa4chq** · 02-01-2016, 17:24

Wanderlust, that'll work. I remove my whoopies from the ends of my hammock when putting things away. When I make up the whoopies, I use the slippery hitch too.

**Flash Grundelore** · 02-01-2016, 19:04

This why I keep a ponytail elastic snugged through itself right where my whoopie comes off of my continuous loop. I just do a figure 8 wind on my fingers and tuck the bundle into the elastic. If you have a wide hang, and there's not much extra line, you can just double the wind back on itself before you push it into the elastic. It also serves as a drip catch.

**wa4chq** · 02-02-2016, 07:45

Originally Posted by Flash Grundelore

This why I keep a ponytail elastic snugged through itself right where my whoopie comes off of my continuous loop. I just do a figure 8 wind on my fingers and tuck the bundle into the elastic. If you have a wide hang, and there's not much extra line, you can just double the wind back on itself before you push it into the elastic. It also serves as a drip catch.

Good idea Grundelore. Many ways to skin a cat. I use the elastic ponytail wraps instead of snakeskins for my tarp. Works great!