BIG TROUBLE with little suspension

**BigTurtle** · 08-21-2011, 19:05

yea i think he is going to get a premade set for his hammock if he ever goes again hes a little worried about hangin and after all this i just dont know he might just go back to a tent i hope not but we will see he didnt think his hammock was very cumphy but that was because it was squishing him and he had the same problem get out of it like i did. hopefully after i get mine all set up THANKS BIG TIME TO DUTCH ill let him try it out and bring him back from the dark side lol

**rmojo** · 08-22-2011, 12:22

I also have a SBP and just ordered the Anniversary Sale: Marlin Spike Hitch Whoopie Kit from arrowhead equipment. I also ordered a SRL from Paul also. I hope it helps because I purchased the SBP used and the suspension he had on it was just some straps that stretch quite a bit. My kids love it (7, 3, 2) but dumped it and made a small hole in the bugnet. Does anyone know the best way to repair a hole in this type of screening?

Good luck with your SBP and I will give an update once I receive my order

**JPsax** · 08-22-2011, 19:50

Originally Posted by rmojo

I also have a SBP and just ordered the Anniversary Sale: Marlin Spike Hitch Whoopie Kit from arrowhead equipment. I also ordered a SRL from Paul also. I hope it helps because I purchased the SBP used and the suspension he had on it was just some straps that stretch quite a bit. My kids love it (7, 3, 2) but dumped it and made a small hole in the bugnet. Does anyone know the best way to repair a hole in this type of screening?

Good luck with your SBP and I will give an update once I receive my order

sew the hole closed. imagine stitching a wound, the netting can stretch quite a bit.

**Rain Man** · 08-22-2011, 21:31

Originally Posted by rmojo

...and made a small hole in the bugnet. Does anyone know the best way to repair a hole in this type of screening?

I repair small holes with seam sealer, but it depends on the size of the hole.

Rain Man

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**colonel r** · 08-23-2011, 08:08

Here are two examples of the whoopie sling solution. The first I had braided three strands of Amsteel which puts it in the over 4000 lbs category. I think that the diameter (about 3/4") is too small for your weight and would be harmful to the tree. Some would argue it is for me at 190.

The second is a more conventional strap. These straps can be had in varying widths and tensile.

Either strapping method only requires one loop. I have one 42" and one 62" to accommodate tree diameter.

Both are supported by a marlin spike from a piece of arrow.

The whole system is fast and easy both up and down, even with cold wet hands.