I do that all the time too Lori. Like you said,it is not quite as smooth to adjust but I ALWAYS have a lot extra on my 6' whoopie slings.
I do that all the time too Lori. Like you said,it is not quite as smooth to adjust but I ALWAYS have a lot extra on my 6' whoopie slings.
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I use 7.5' huggers (half of a 15' ratchet strap) and have found them to be sufficient on about 90% of my hangs. I also carry a length of mule tape (1/2" webbing, usually used in nurseries to tie up trees) to extend things if I need to.
Acer
It's better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
Formerly known as Acercanto, my trail name is MacGuyver to some, and Pucker Factor to others.
It's not procrastinating, its proactively delaying the implementation of the energy-intensive phase of the project until the enthusiasm factor is at its maximum effectiveness. - Randy Glasbergen
I had 6' straps and to my embarassment, the only trees I can hang from in my yard were too big!!! I made longer straps, not sure how long off the top of my head. Ended up using the old straps to make "football" belts for the boys and me.
I use one 6' tree strap and one 8' tree strap with 6' (or so) Whoopie Slings. The 8' is intended for bigger trees. If that's not big enough, I "extend" it with an Amsteel loop (as big as needed).
"The more I carry the happier I am in camp; the less I carry the happier I am getting there" - Sgt. Rock
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