I've gone back to the webbing suspension for the simplicity of the system. I usually link it to the hammock with a piece of amsteel and a carabiner so it can be removed in case I want to hang in my stand.
I've gone back to the webbing suspension for the simplicity of the system. I usually link it to the hammock with a piece of amsteel and a carabiner so it can be removed in case I want to hang in my stand.
well,,,,now I have to try decender rings. lol
2nd CAG, CAP 2-1-5 5th Marines, 1st Mar. Div.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combined_Action_Program
The warbuckles do not need the slippery half hitch to prevent slipping. Descending rings require some backup.
2nd CAG, CAP 2-1-5 5th Marines, 1st Mar. Div.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combined_Action_Program
I have found that certain polyest webbing can be so slippery that you have to use a half hitch. I have two different sets of polyester webbing I got from Strapworks, one set does not need a half hitch while the other set is so slippery that I have to use a half hitch. I ended up coverting the slick set into tree straps.
I am still 18 but with 52 years of experience !
+1 For adjustable webbing! After a lot or research I decided that I could take the extra ozs for keeping it simple.
glad to see the buckles were updated from the triangle ones that came on the hammock originally. They were a pain to deal with
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I like the buckles over the rings, 1 because of size,,buckles are smaller dia, than rings, and lock and hold the strap with no slippage period. Others here, have mentioned they use a diff. strap material than WB, but I have the WB straps that came with hammock. Very adjustable as well, and easy to loosen up. Nothing wrong with them in my book, and won't forget tree straps or loose one, as its all in one suspension. I have tried every suspension out there except UCR, and re-thought the suspension with this setup as it will get me closer to the trees in a narrow situation with the WB RR Bridge Hammock. Weight is comparable with other suspension systems by no more than a oz or so that that is not a issue with me. Think I will change out the wife's hammock to this same setup for ease of setting up for her as well.
2nd CAG, CAP 2-1-5 5th Marines, 1st Mar. Div.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combined_Action_Program
I made whoopies for my first hammock(diy) because they seemed to be the "thing" to use. I liked them and planned to put them on my BB when I bought it, but after using the stock suspension I never went back and now have Warbonnet suspension on the wife and grandson's hammock as well. The strap and buckle is much easier for the beginner IME.
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