Hammock suspension Advice

**billy-sparks** · 04-21-2011, 15:52

I want to change my DD hammock suspension from the webbing straps they provide to desender rings and webbing straps. i've got a ridge line sorted out with the right ammount of sag that i like. does anyone think these will be strong enough i kind of thought a working load would be about 500kg for these which is well over my weight. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-x-5m-x-25mm-...item53e5f5c4c2

Any Thoughts please.

**dant8ro** · 04-21-2011, 16:09

100% polyester, high working load. looks good to me, but as always, no guarantees!

Dan.

**turnerminator** · 04-21-2011, 16:17

Its strong enough and polyester too. As said, not guaranteed though. FWIW, I'd put my gran in it.

**billy-sparks** · 04-21-2011, 16:26

Thanks guys, thought they should be. worst that'll happen is waking up with my backside on thegorund...LOL

**JohnSawyer** · 04-21-2011, 16:26

What dant8ro said!

--My first straps were similar specs, you should be fine... I'd cut the hook off and sew in a loop, if you have a sewing machine. Then you can use Dutch Clips or a carabiner to simplify the tree hookup.

If you're going to buy Dutch Clips, you might find that polyester webbing is cheaper from a different source. Shipping from the US would be high, but I'm sure there are UK suppliers.

Jacks R Better have straps with tri-glides (better than rings) for $24, or about 14GBP... they're pre-sewn and I think lighter than the strap you're looking at on ebay.... Not sure what Shipping would cost.

John