Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 20

Thread: longer straps?

  1. #1
    Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2013
    Location
    Snohomish, WA
    Hammock
    WBBB 1.1 dbl
    Tarp
    SuperFly
    Insulation
    WL TQ and UQ
    Suspension
    straps & whoopies
    Posts
    62

    longer straps?

    So Im looking for some longer tree straps for my Blackbird with the line/strap suspension. I live in washington and the 5 ft straps are not making it around many trees. Ive only set it up a couple of times but it took me forever to find two trees that the straps would fit around. Maybe looking for some 7 footers if anyone has some or knows a good place to get the straps to make. Or could i ask warbonnet to make me some, is that possible?

  2. #2
    Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2012
    Location
    Idaho
    Hammock
    WBBB
    Tarp
    Superfly
    Insulation
    HG
    Suspension
    Webbing
    Posts
    50

  3. #3
    Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2013
    Location
    Snohomish, WA
    Hammock
    WBBB 1.1 dbl
    Tarp
    SuperFly
    Insulation
    WL TQ and UQ
    Suspension
    straps & whoopies
    Posts
    62
    wow its pretty cheap. So would you suggest the 3/4 flat nylon?

  4. #4
    Senior Member hutzelbein's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    Germany
    Hammock
    WBBB SL 1.7
    Tarp
    WB Mamajamba
    Insulation
    WB 0° Wooki +3oz
    Suspension
    Beetle Buckles
    Posts
    4,011
    Images
    112
    Had the same problem. I asked Warbonnet, and they supplied me with longer straps. If I were you, I would contact Warbonnet and ask.

  5. #5
    Senior Member Loki's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2012
    Location
    Western, NC
    Hammock
    WB, JRB, WL
    Tarp
    bigger is better;)
    Insulation
    HG, JRB, UGQ, WL
    Suspension
    If it aint Dutch..
    Posts
    2,522
    Images
    55
    Quote Originally Posted by hutzelbein View Post
    Had the same problem. I asked Warbonnet, and they supplied me with longer straps. If I were you, I would contact Warbonnet and ask.
    +1 <--<<< Ask Brandon
    - Loki my videos
    "Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.
    Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.
    The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy,
    while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn." — John Muir


  6. #6
    Senior Member Bubba's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    SW Ontario, Canada
    Hammock
    WBBB 1.7 SL
    Tarp
    WB Superfly
    Insulation
    WB and UGQ
    Suspension
    Whoopies or Straps
    Posts
    7,184
    Images
    248
    Avoid nylon due to its stretch. Stick with polyester. Call Brandon or buy from some from vendors here like Arrowhead Equipment, Dutchware etc.
    Don't let life get in the way of living.

  7. #7
    Senior Member Redpath's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2012
    Location
    Indiana
    Hammock
    Lite Owl/GT SB
    Tarp
    WL Big Daddy
    Insulation
    Jarbidge, JRB
    Suspension
    Whoopies
    Posts
    331
    I got some in camo from Dutch, it was cheap. 30' length so I can make whatever size I want and just tie a loop in the end.
    You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows~Bob Dylan
    http://carnegies-restaurant.com

  8. #8
    Senior Member bear bag hanger's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    Sanford, FL
    Hammock
    Dream Hammock ThunderBird
    Tarp
    Zpack Cuben 7X9
    Insulation
    JRBSierraSniveller
    Suspension
    ring buckle system
    Posts
    491
    Images
    4

    strap width

    Quote Originally Posted by Faussett View Post
    wow its pretty cheap. So would you suggest the 3/4 flat nylon?
    I'd recommend going with at least 1" polyester straps for hanging.

  9. #9
    Senior Member bowl-maker's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2012
    Location
    Knoxville, TN
    Hammock
    Hennessy Explorer UL
    Tarp
    DIY Winter Dream
    Insulation
    DIY UQ/JCP TQ
    Suspension
    WS/MSH
    Posts
    575
    Images
    24
    I bought the tension straps real cheap from harbor freight...cut off the hook and "Voila!" 15 foot straps with no stretch and factory sewed loops. I love them...

  10. #10
    Senior Member c0wb0y_hubs's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2012
    Location
    Monterrey, MX
    Hammock
    The Susurro Canyon (DIY)
    Tarp
    1.1oz SilPolyD Hex
    Insulation
    FoyleUQ DIY TQ
    Suspension
    DIY Whoopie Slings
    Posts
    298
    Quote Originally Posted by bowl-maker View Post
    I bought the tension straps real cheap from harbor freight...cut off the hook and "Voila!" 15 foot straps with no stretch and factory sewed loops. I love them...
    Same here! I have a set of those yellow ones, and two set of 6 footers from Wally World.

    I'm all for supporting the vendors here, but if you have a road block of sorts, there's always amazon.
    Leonard Outdoors Youtube.com/drleonar

  • + New Posts
  • Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

    Similar Threads

    1. WITHDRAWN: 7' Whoopies, 6' Tree Straps, & 2 BD Neutrino Carabiners for Atlas or Python Straps
      By Eric Labanauskas in forum [TRADED] Items no longer available
      Replies: 1
      Last Post: 10-19-2014, 18:12
    2. longer UQs
      By dakotaross in forum Under Quilts
      Replies: 5
      Last Post: 02-05-2013, 11:45
    3. Anybody using 10mm Dynex straps (runners) for tree straps ??
      By tammons in forum Suspension Systems, Ridgelines, & Bug Nets
      Replies: 6
      Last Post: 01-15-2013, 14:31
    4. Made some tree straps, but now considering recyling WBBB straps
      By USMCStang in forum Suspension Systems, Ridgelines, & Bug Nets
      Replies: 5
      Last Post: 02-10-2012, 14:19
    5. Are we no longer “special”?
      By Doctari in forum General Hammock Talk
      Replies: 30
      Last Post: 08-06-2007, 12:58

    Bookmarks

    Posting Permissions

    • You may not post new threads
    • You may not post replies
    • You may not post attachments
    • You may not edit your posts
    •