In my last try I really made a mess from my last video, here I want to try and restate it...I enjoy learning from all of your guys comments and remarks! Peaceful Hanging!
In my last try I really made a mess from my last video, here I want to try and restate it...I enjoy learning from all of your guys comments and remarks! Peaceful Hanging!
I don't think the intention with putting your hand up under the rope vs putting your hand up under the tree strap to compare the pain was an intent to talk about what "pain a tree feels"...I think it was intended to demonstrate physically the difference in pressures and where they're placed...by showing that there's more pain when under a rope than there is under a tree strap.
Bottom line...the wider the surface area that a force is distributed across...the more disbursed the force is across that area.
It's a simple concept...and it's one that's opened gates for hammockers in places where we've been banned previously.
Thought I'd also add...tree straps aren't expensive. In fact, from what I've seen, they cost no more than a rope that I'd trust with my weight either. Carabiners aren't required ...in fact, you can attach a hammock with JUST rope and straps...and knots.
If you don't want to use straps, and they're not required where you hang...then don't use them. HYOH.
Last edited by Owl; 05-25-2013 at 15:50.
Nice video boss, I appreciate your opinion.
I used to only use rope, but even decently thick rope will embed into the tree a bit leaving those indents. Whether it's hurting it or not, it's just a part of the whole leave no trace concept. No ugly tent footprint, no dents in the trees. Leave it looking as if you were never there. It's just the right thing to do.
A buddy and I broke camp on Saturday morning. My tree straps left no marks. His ropes left a visible groove in the bark. I was tactful, but I kept thinking, "Did he just kill that tree?"
Probably not and hopefully not....but he's certainly well on his way to killing future hangs in the area, should those trees belong to someone else.
Using Tree "Saver" Straps are not just good for you, it's good for the trees, and the next hanger coming down the trail.
While I'm all for shaving ounces and grams.
You should never compromise either safety or pastime doing so. IMO
The only reason to use rope would be for a few grams savings. To do it right would probably demand usage of Amsteel, which is very much like wrapping a small diameter braided wire cable around the tree. There are instances and discussion over whether any of this actually and ultimately, hurts or helps in protecting the tree, but there can be no reasonable argument that leaving visible marks IS careless and detrimental to Hanging in general.
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I am buying a new hammock and do not want to get the rope kit with it. I am looking to get a good set of tree straps with carabiners. Where can i purchase these online or in store?
I like webbing. It rolls up into a nice small package and is easier to transport.
It also handles wet conditions better than rope. IMO.
where did you purshase your webbing?
DIY Supply, AHE, BIAS, Dutch, Whoopieslings.com.
That is just a few. Many of our Cottage vendors who make hammocks also carry or provide full suspension kits and or materials.
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