Because the Amsteel continuous loop is basically doubled, does this increase the strength rating? If it doesn't, I'm moving to 1/8" over 7/64".
Because the Amsteel continuous loop is basically doubled, does this increase the strength rating? If it doesn't, I'm moving to 1/8" over 7/64".
What are you planning on using the loops for?
It isn’t entirely doubled. Won’t it break at the weakest point?
If you are asking about properly spliced Amstel there is very little reason to go for 1/8 over 7/64 for anything hammock related other than psychological piece of mind IMO. If you are making a continuous loop with knots or not spliced according to manufacturer’s recommendations then maybe there is a reason to go with 1/8. As mentioned, what is your intended use?
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In my opinion, it depends on what you consider the safety point to be. If it was the full breaking strength, I don't think any of us that are hanging are likely to hit even 1400lbs (the rated minimum breaking strength of 7/64"). If if you're considering knots, then isn't it something like 840# minimum?
HOWEVER, climbers use a 10 to 1 ratio for safety ratings so that would put the 1400lbs at 140lbs. Many consider a 5 to 1 safety rating for hammocking which would be 280lbs.
Looking at those numbers, even 1/8" Amsteel with a knot, at 10 to 1 wouldn't be enough for a 200 lbs person. Right?
And that's not even considering hang angles and those calculations.
Hmmm, 5* angle for 200lbs is approx 1150 lbs. Time for some 5/16" Amsteel continuous loops!
Maybe this will help
http://shop.whoopieslings.com/Contin...rs-CL-7-64.htm
http://www.buttinasling.com/coloperpa.html
https://www.arrowhead-equipment.com/...ndividual.html
You can make the suspension as strong as you'd like, but the hammock itself will almost always be the weak link.
I weigh 170 and have been using 7/64 Amsteel CLs tied with double fisherman's bend with no problems. My friend who introduced me to hanging weighs 270 and uses 7/64 CLs.
I bought a Grand Trunk online that has some cheap, no-name 4mm utility cord for CLs and it seems plenty strong.
I'm pretty new to hammocks but I get the feeling this isn't a huge issue. And I stand ready to be corrected if I'm wrong.
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