Dutch CLips rough on tree straps?

[PackBacker81]

No wear on mine... for those with wear are you using the JRB tree huggers?

I had been using my in a V shape... thanks for the tip on using a P shape instead.

[Shewie]

Can't say I've had any wear issues with either my mkI or mkII DCs. I did take a bit of wet & dry to them when they turned up though, just to give them a smoother round on the insides.

[Sambeaux]

Any one have a pic of how the Dutch Clips should be used with tree straps?

thanks

[Knotty]

Any one have a pic of how the Dutch Clips should be used with tree straps?

thanks

[Fronkey]

I've never had any problems with mine as well. They work great!

Knotty's photo pretty much explains it all. Good luck

Fronkey

[Dutch]

That is using it like a V and works fine. However if you are a heavier hanger or have a longer span on the trees I suggest you spin the Dutch Clip to the right 4 inches. It takes a lot of stress off the clip and the webbing.

[Youngblood]

Over the years I have used maybe a dozen different polyester webbing styles, or types, on various hammocks and one thing that is apparent to me is that not all webbing functions or wears the same... and I am talking various webbing that may be the same width, rating, and material. There is a science to webbing and manufacturers use various recipes to achieve their goals.

IMO, in general, lighter weight webbing of the same material is not going to be as durable but it is going to be more flexible. There is a number of different weaves, or whatever they call it, they use for webbing that affect durability, stiffness, friction, etc.

I have used knots with webbing, cinch buckles, etc and it appears to me that webbing that may work better with knots (holding & easily releasing) is a little iffy on durability in general but particularly when used with sharp bends against metal. Conversely the stiffer & thicker weaves that appear more durable are iffy with knots (particularly releasing) but don't seem to have the issues with sharp bends against metal.

From my limited experiences, I would pick one type for knots, another type for use with sharp bends against metal, and there are some I wouldn't particularly care to use at all.

[Hawk-eye]

That is using it like a V and works fine. However if you are a heavier hanger or have a longer span on the trees I suggest you spin the Dutch Clip to the right 4 inches. It takes a lot of stress off the clip and the webbing.

That's how I do mine ... to one side. Here's a rough sketch ... little to no stress on the clip or the line due to the clip. Most of the holding force is friction on the tree trunk. It's worked great so far and no wear from the DC on the webbing that I've seen.

[pizza]

I mount my clips with the open end facing up.

[crizyal]

I don't want to hijack this thread but does this "P" configuration also apply to straps using a sewn loop, threading the strap through the loop? Am I putting undue stress on that loop using the "V" configuration as I usually do?