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    whoopie sling dead eye loop

    Is it better to use a knot to secure the dead eye from the hammock or a locked brummell
    like in this video
    http://sites.google.com/a/splicesbynick.com/www/videos

    What do most people use?

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    I've switched to locked brummels. I would use a longer bury length since you will be hanging from it!

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    brummel or stitching.

    Dont rely on a stopper knot to back up the bury.

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    Quote Originally Posted by opie View Post
    brummel or stitching.

    Dont rely on a stopper knot to back up the bury.
    OPie,

    Do you use these on whoopies you make for sale?
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    Yes. I used to stitch. Now I use a Locked Brummel splice exclusively. On everything. The Amsteel Blue, the Zing It, Lash It and Dynaglide.

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    Thanks. Could not see any stitching on mine so I was wondering. Cool!
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    If you look right at the throat of the fixed eye youll see what looks like some weaving going on. Thats the brummel or "marlin splice."

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