Hello I am trying make my suspension that will involve setting a continuous loop directly onto amarlin spike hitch So I would like to know if it is possible to Have a type of knot that works similar to a marlin spike hitch howEver it can be slipped and then constricted to work as A suspension type
Not sure what you are meaning. Are you wanting a continuous loop on the end of the hammock and then have the ability to put that loop on some form of quickly adjustable knot on the treestrap?
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Yes that is what I mean
what material were you hoping to use where the knot is being tied?
Kinda sounds like using Dutch's cinch bugs with quite long tree straps might fit this idea as a solution.
Are you opposed to using hardware?
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Funny, the first thing that popped into my head was the Dutch Buckle, the MSH alternative. OF COURSE Cinch Bugs would be just about perfect, seeing as how that is exactly how I have 1 set of suspension set up! Duh.Originally Posted by barbermike
Thinking further, have Cinch Bugs made the Dutch Buckle obsolete? Seems they get the job done for CLs or Whoopies. (Kinda like I haven't had any serious need for Flyz since Dutch brought out the Stinger and Fleaz.)
I was planning using either the 2 inch webbing on dutchware or using Amstel I'm leaning towards the webbing I would use the cinch bugs however I am making a whole hammock and so I have a budget and they cost too much for me
Or really any of the other hardware types for my budget
All you need is a tree strap with a loop sewn or tied at one end, a toggle, and a whoopie sling. (very simple, cheap and easy!) When you get to camp, you put the tree strap around the tree, thru the loop at the end, tie a marlin spike hitch around the toggle, and put the whoopie sling loop around the knot. the toggle is fixed after you tie it, the adjustment is done with the whoopie sling Thats it. my favorite suspension by far! (whoopie slings are cheap and easy to make--------lots of you tube videos ---I would send you a set but I'm out of amsteel!)
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