Stress/load on structural fixed ridgeline?

[ThreeRidges]

How much load is on a structural ridge line? If you wanted to go the detachable route, could you use a mini biner or do you need something more load bearing?

[Carrico]

It really depends on how tight you string your hammock, if you follow one of the golden rules of being able to bend your Ridgeline at a 90 degree angle while laying in the hammock there's very little stress on it and a regular biner should work. I used one for several months with no issue, but it only took one hang when my Ridgeline was too tight and I tossed and turned and ended up stretching out the binder. I now use a simple soft shackle made out of the same material as my Ridgeline.

[pgibson]

It can carry a good bit of load depending on angles and tossing and turning. A mini biner would not cut it as most of those can not handle much weight at all.

[Marnoc]

I usually use a figure 8 knot forming a byte and loop it around where the suspension connects. It adds no weight and its easy to tie,

[cmoulder]

I usually use a figure 8 knot forming a byte and loop it around where the suspension connects. It adds no weight and its easy to tie,

It needn't be any more complicated than this.

[kitsapcowboy]

I usually use a figure 8 knot forming a byte...

I think you meant a figure 00001000 knot forming a "byte"... LOL

[oldgringo]

The mini wiregate biners will blow out. I use one of Dutch's little ti wonders.