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    Tubular Webbing

    So I came across 2 15' straps of 1" tubular polypropylene webbing. It looks like it's 2 straps joined together to make an inner channel (tube). Anyways, what I'm wondering is if I could take one of the 15' tubed sections and make 2 out of it. Then I could have four 15' straps.

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    Could I use the divided webbing for tree straps?

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    I dont think you could split it without damaging them to the point that they would no longer be safe. And for all the effort it would take...
    You could just buy good ones.

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    How does the tubular webbing hold up as far as tree straps go (without dividing them)?

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    as far as i remember...which is debatable...tubular webbing is not even made the same as flat webbing. I used to do a lot of rock climbing and all that is used is tubular...it weighs less than flat webbing but not as durable and harder to tie knots with. If you split tubular webbing it wont last if it even can still hold any weight because you have compromised the strength. Your best bet is to buy some proper flat webbing for tree straps.

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    All the tubular webbing I have seen is nylon. It is meant for climbing and will stretch.
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    I asked the girl at the outfitter if it was polypro and she said yes, but I think I'll line up a few couch cushions under the hammock when i try it out just in case.

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    As a simple guide, based on my military experience, nylon is used in various jobs because it stretches, i.e. able to absorb an impact. In this case, a rock climber falls, you want it to stretch, or limbs would snap from the impact of a sudden stop.

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    I've used tubular webbing for just about everything, including tree huggers, but I just switched out for flat cause it's lighter weight.

    You won't fall, the 1" tubular stuff is rated at like 2800lbs, I've used it to pull cars out of ditches.
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    Tubular webbing is not rated as dynamic, it is static. It may stretch a little but I climbed for years and it doesn't stretch much and its plenty strong. I use 1/2" tubular webbing for tree huggers and they are light and very strong and I haven't noticed any stretch when using them.

    BUT I wouldn't cut 1" tubular webbing, you will lose the strength that comes from the tubular structure.

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