Whipping/folding ends

[noldhor]

Hi everyone, anyone tried this type of whipping?
Is it a safe way to do it, I tried the 3 stitches way and the warbonnet style too but I never tried this method...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AJlEQpcbM1I

[leiavoia]

This is the sheetbend method (in this case, literally - you are bending a sheet). It works just fine assuming your rope is appropriate to begin with.

Most people prefer to have a separate whipping and continous loop because then it can be easily reworked and the suspension line is not part of the hammock. This lets you pack the suspension separate from the hammock for cases where it is wet, sappy, etc. But for simple indoor use, a sheetbend is all you need.

[noldhor]

This is the sheetbend method (in this case, literally - you are bending a sheet). It works just fine assuming your rope is appropriate to begin with.

Most people prefer to have a separate whipping and continous loop because then it can be easily reworked and the suspension line is not part of the hammock. This lets you pack the suspension separate from the hammock for cases where it is wet, sappy, etc. But for simple indoor use, a sheetbend is all you need.

Thank you !!

So it should work fine with classic amsteel 7/64 ?

[leiavoia]

Assuming you pass the end through the loop, it shouldn't matter what cordage you use. But if you already have the amsteel, i would still go with a continuous loop and "regular" whipping.

[noldhor]

Thank you, I like the simplicity of thid method and, as you said, so easy to modify length, folding etc.

[noldhor]

Ok I tried it with an hexon 1.6 fabric and its holding strong, but its not good looking as a sewn channel. The folded part is about 5 inches long, I just folded this part 2 more times on itself and I tied it with a shock cord loop, I barely see it now

This sheetbend use the strength of the fabric, I like it and its so simple.

Can you tell me guys if the bend hold is position with time or if you have to retie it sometimes because of slipage ?