material questions

**Grinder** · 07-23-2007, 10:22

I'm ordering some supplies from OWF

What kind of Polypro webbing do I want for Hammock Straps? "Heavy Link" Or "Tight Weave".

What is a "Trovato Buckle", as opposed to a side release buckle?

TIA for any help

Miles of Smiles
Tom

**slowhike** · 07-23-2007, 12:11

i haven't looked into those things tom, but maybe some of the others have.
i may be able to take a look at that site latter this afternoon. ...tim

**slowhike** · 07-24-2007, 11:13

tom, i saw where they had (trovato) beside some of the slide release buckles, but i don't know what that is either.
i googled it, but most of what i saw was about italian food or clothes???
maybe you could give OWF a call & ask... then fill us in.
maybe it's an italian style buckle<G>. ...tim

**Grinder** · 07-24-2007, 11:50

about the buckles. Trovato seems to have a reputation of "top of the class"

What about the webbing??

Heavy Link or Tight weave.

I guess I could just call.

Thanks.

Tom

Calling now

**Grinder** · 07-31-2007, 10:29

So that you know as much as I:

The heavy Link has higher tensile strength,(700 versus 600 lbs) so that's what I ordered.

The Trovato Side Release Buckles are great. I can't imagine one ever releasing on it's own (like the WalMart cheapies do)

Also

Outdoor Wilderness Fabric is a very good supplier. Quick to answer questions, quick to ship and unlike eBay Bast'ds only charges the exact shipping costs

Miles of Smiles
Tom