ENO Indoor Hanging Kit in basement?

[wenestvedt]

Has anyone ever mounted an ENO Indoor Hanging Kit from their basement joists (overhead) in order to enjoy hammocking through the winter?

https://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc....uct/HK001.html

If so, 1) how did it work, and 2) did you hang it on the underside of the joist (which I imagine to be too thin/narrow to be safe) or on one side? Their installation instructions only mention using upright studs, not horizontal overhead joists. Our house is from the mid-1980s in New England, so not made of tissue paper but also not a castle. :7) SHould I just drill through the joists and pass through a continuous loop of Amsteel to clip in to?

Many thanks for any firsthand experiences or suggestions from the cheap seats!

- Will

[wenestvedt]

I must admit that another search (after I posted, natch) comes up with this very informative thread -- including pictures!
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...Tips-Plz/page2

[mophead]

You might have some migration of the Amsteel through the wood. I did when I tried this. The wood grain is just not very dense (our home is 70s construction).

I plan on drilling two new holes 1/2 inch and inserting some 1/2in schedule 40 PVC pipe to protect the wood.

[wenestvedt]

So the PVC would act as a sleeve? Very smart. Careful of any sharp edges on it cutting the Amsteel, though, I would think.

I was wondering if the wood's edges would cut the Amsteel -- never thought of the reverse happening!

- Will

[wenestvedt]

Would 1" webbing be more resistant to abrasion than 7/64" Amsteel?

(Duh, obviously!) I mean, would it also be vulnerable to that same abuse?

- Will

[mophead]

Would 1" webbing be more resistant to abrasion than 7/64" Amsteel?

(Duh, obviously!) I mean, would it also be vulnerable to that same abuse?

- Will

Not sure. I'm sure the webbing would spread the load more than Amsteel but might not be enough to stop the compression of the wood.

I agree the pvc should have any sharp edges sanded down. Might need glued in place as well. When I get it installed ill be sure to post the results.