Would this work for a tree hugger/cinch buckle?

[Lando]

I was lurking around and came across this from another thread.
http://www.strapworks.com/Flat_Nylon...ng_p/fnw38.htm
Would this work as a tree hugger that also runs to my 2 smc rings for suspension?
I was thinking of sewing a loop in one end, hooking a small biener or dutch clip and running the other end into my rings.
I know they have several sizes and I was looking at this because it should weigh less than 1/2".
Any issue with this size holding in the rings? I guess a quick half hitch could prevent that.

Would this stretch like polypro straps?

[miisterwright]

Nylon stretches, and IMO 3/8" is getting narrow enough that I'd be concerned that it wouldn't spread the stress enough to protect the tree, which is the whole point. I use 8' of 1" on each side because the trees are big around here. The are pretty light.

[pgibson]

Being nylon it will stretch worse than polypro. Polypro will stretch but will eventually quit after a few hangs. Nylon will stretch and shrink back ready to stretch out again and again and again. You may save a few grams going to smaller than 1 inch but that potential to appear to harm the tree is greater. There are better places to save on weight than straps... in my opinion any way.

[Lando]

****, I thought I read that polypro would stretch more than flat nylon. Must have read that wrong.
So you are telling me that this type of material would work?
http://www.rei.com/product/672428

If so, that is good news cause I have several of these laying around that could be put to good use after removing the buckle

[skistrees]

Those tie-down straps should do just fine.

[MAD777]

...So you are telling me that this type of material would work?
http://www.rei.com/product/672428

If so, that is good news cause I have several of these laying around that could be put to good use after removing the buckle

Note that REI states that the "loop" break strength is 1400 lbs. If I am interpreting that correctly, that only applies when the strap is doubled over, i.e. in it's loop formation. If this is true, then each side of the loop has a 700 lb. break strength. Therefore, a single run of this strap has 1/2 of the 1400 lbs.

This is only my interpretation

[gunner76]

Check out these at strapworks http://www.strapworks.com/Strapworks...g_p/hss1pp.htm

[miisterwright]

Strapworks will sew the loops for you, if you're not so inclined.

I usually get 1" poly straps in the "by the foot" place at REI and sew them myself.

[G.L.P.]

i would just order a set from Paul....

Nylon straps are not that good...like others have said