Where does everyone buy amsteel and what type should I use (I am 130 lbs but a young teen so I have a lot of time to grow and would like these to last) for whoopie? (If they sell in bulk it would be great)
Where does everyone buy amsteel and what type should I use (I am 130 lbs but a young teen so I have a lot of time to grow and would like these to last) for whoopie? (If they sell in bulk it would be great)
“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.”
-John Muir
https://dutchwaregear.com/product-category/myg/rope/
https://ripstopbytheroll.com/collections/cordage
I'm sure there are other suppliers.
Amsteel is a brand name for various cordage made by Samson from Dyneema, an UHMWPE (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) fiber. Spectra is pretty much the same as Dyneema and that fiber is also used in making cordage. Samson's smallest Dyneema cordage is sold as Lash-It and Zing-It. The bigger stuff is called Amsteel. Plenty of companies produce cordage using this material.
The beauty of these ropes/cords is the high strength to weight ratio and virtually no stretching. Smaller diameter cords (1/8" and less) are easily spliced and lend themselves wonderfully to making suspension, tie-outs, etc. for hammocking.
7/64" is pretty commonly used for suspension components like Whoopies.
Hope this helps.
YIS,
Last edited by TominMN; 09-12-2019 at 13:30.
A good source for spools is https://www.lfsmarineoutdoor.com/Sam...TEEL-BLUE-Rope
But if you just want 100-200 feet, I have some green and red 7/64 amsteel I would be willing to cut off spools I already have. PM me if interested.
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