Source for stainless split rings

[MikekiM]

Had the same thing happen to my Superfly split rings. Better the rings then the tarp and is was really windy when it happened. Shouldn't of been out there. Warbonnet had two in the mail right after I contacted them. I really like there gear and service. But to the point my local Ace Hardware and Aubuchon stores had them in stock. Bought a couple extra and they are now in my cordage bag.

Just had a DUH moment.. I need to put a few of the rings in my repair kit. Thank you..

My SuperFly rings bent during a particularily windy night but they did not give way. I thought about replacing them myself with something stronger (Amazon or whatever). Then I thought . . . I'd rather have the rings bend all the way open than have a ripped tarp.

Contacted Warbonnet and they sent me two new ones. If I had known they sell them Id have just bought them.

Something stronger.. defeats the purpose IMHO. I bought a ten pack of Ti split rings from Amazon.. when I got them in hand I realized that though they were lighter than the stainless rings they were darn near impossible to open.. probably 200- 300lb test.

[Snaps]

Something stronger.. defeats the purpose IMHO. I bought a ten pack of Ti split rings from Amazon.. when I got them in hand I realized that though they were lighter than the stainless rings they were darn near impossible to open.. probably 200- 300lb test.

I agree with spec'ing the rings as your first point of failure... but my experience differs as my Ti rings opened up under normal tarp setup/tensioning, with not even a breeze in the air. The stainless rings I had on my last tarp were far stronger. They held up to not only a really taut CRL and pulling the NAMA Claws as tight as I could get them, but some really stiff winds on top of that, and without any sign of give. So I'm going back to SS from Ti not because SS is weaker, but because it's strong enough to at least let me use my tarp.

[MikekiM]

I agree with spec'ing the rings as your first point of failure... but my experience differs as my Ti rings opened up under normal tarp setup/tensioning, with not even a breeze in the air. The stainless rings I had on my last tarp were far stronger. They held up to not only a really taut CRL and pulling the NAMA Claws as tight as I could get them, but some really stiff winds on top of that, and without any sign of give. So I'm going back to SS from Ti not because SS is weaker, but because it's strong enough to at least let me use my tarp.

Can't argue that. In fact... would you share the source of your Ti split rings please?

[Snaps]

I got mine from the same vendor m00ch got his, above.