ok, what cords is he using here?
where do i get that stuff!?!?!
ok, what cords is he using here?
where do i get that stuff!?!?!
This is the day that the Lord has made-let us rejoice and be glad in it! Psalm 118:24
The link you provided is not showing up for me but you can check out these threads for some good discussion on types of line:
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ead.php?t=3944
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ead.php?t=3459
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ead.php?t=3117
“Light thinks it travels faster than anything but it is wrong. No matter how fast light travels, it finds the darkness has always got there first, and is waiting for it." -Terry Pratchett
First, your link is broken. That's okay, though, because I can infer from the link text that you mean this page. If you read the materials section there, it is clear that he used Air Core Plus from here. I would recommend you looking at APS for cording. Their Spyderline in it's various diameters is popular here, as is Amsteel.
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thanks guys! i also need to know what size you guys use for ridgeline?
This is the day that the Lord has made-let us rejoice and be glad in it! Psalm 118:24
I went to the local sailing shop and found a few different varieties of low diameter, high strength line. Mine is this: http://www.englishbraids.com/products/indexm.html (The "dynamic line" second from the top) I believe I use the 3mm, but I cannot remember...
Total weight for my support line and ridgeline is ~2 oz. I use the same line for both support and ridgeline, although for a ridgeline my rope is overkill. You only need about 200-300 pounds strength for the ridgeline whilst the supports need to hold around 600 pounds.
I use the Amsteel 12 7/64" for my ridge lines.
“Light thinks it travels faster than anything but it is wrong. No matter how fast light travels, it finds the darkness has always got there first, and is waiting for it." -Terry Pratchett
that was a great find when some you found much less expensive sources for some (if not all) of the cords they sell on BPL.com.
at some point i'll want to look that thread up again were someone took close up shots of a grey/silver cord that appears to be the exact same cord that i bought from BPL.com as their heaviest bear bag line.
i paid about $30.00 for a 50' line there.
I too will something make and joy in it's making
Really? From previous reading I thought that the ridgeline had to be as strong as the suspension. If this is not the case, then I can run down to REI and get some 3mm rope there that will work just fine as a ridgeline, and not have to pay for shipping.
Only $9.00 for 50 ft. and it has a strength of 400 lbs. Would that be ok?
http://www.rei.com/product/729594
Yes, provided your suspension lines have enough sag. (approaching 30 degrees is generally recommended) As your suspension lines approach 0 degrees sag (from horizontal) the forces on the ridge line (and suspension lines) increase rapidly and you could break lines.
Is that 400lb "strength" the breaking strength or the working load? Remember knots reduce strength as does wear & tear over time.
Last edited by Oh-No; 05-09-2008 at 08:25. Reason: additional info.
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