Need a little help to be sure I'm installing my SRL right

[gmcttr]

...I would be tempted to just cut the adjustable loop to an appropriate length and make a new locked brummel/bury fixed loop on the end...

I'd suggest that once you find that magic length for your RL to remove the adjustment and replace with another locked brummel at the end. Instructions for making a locked brummel without access to both ends can be found here.

Or better yet...make a new ridgeline and save the adjustable one for the next hammock you make (you know you will).

[SC_Dave]

All good advise and I appreciate it and yes gmcttr you are right on how I had planned to do it, which may change before days end.

When I made the ARL's I attached them with the at the length that from what I read should be right (83% of the hammock length) with about 6 inches of adjustment +- from the 83% mark.

I wonder if I shouldn't just go with the 83% rule and be done with it???????
What do you guys think?
David

[gmcttr]

As long as you have them made, I would put them to use. It's nice to try a few different lengths to be sure you get the most comfort the hammock can provide.

For the "experimenting" phase, I usually just loop the ridgeline ends over the whoopies instead of through the hammock gathered end first. Quick and dirty and easier to adjust.

[SC_Dave]

As long as you have them made, I would put them to use. It's nice to try a few different lengths to be sure you get the most comfort the hammock can provide.

For the "experimenting" phase, I usually just loop the ridgeline ends over the whoopies instead of through the hammock gathered end first. Quick and dirty and easier to adjust.

Makes sense. I'm probably over-thinking this whole thing anyway but the SRL is one part of the hammock I don't really understand completely anyway.
David