Big Guy and Amsteel

[rgoettl]

Thanks for all the quick replies! Great info!

[swoody126]

hasn't let my butt down & i am of similar size/weight

i posted pics of 7/64" towing my grandson's 1-ton dually across the pasture w/ it

HANG YOUR OWN HANG

no sense being uncomfortable, specially when the cost difference doesn't end up making you miss a meal...

[WVwanderer]

I making a DIY double layer for my father for this Christmas. My question is should I go with 1/8" Amsteel for the whoopies or is 7/64" ok? He's about 6', 260ish Lbs. I'm sure this has been discussed before, just couldn't find anything.

Also, any vendors here sell 1/8" Amsteel and webbing for tree straps? I'd like to save a little on shipping vs buying from two different places.

Thanks for your input!

I'm only a little lighter and when I made my first set of whoopie slings I used 1/8" but it is overkill. I've since hung with 7/64" with no fear of breaking. They do on occasion slip a little bit but I may not have milked the bury enough.

[bigfanboy]

My first DIY slings were made from 3/16 and man are they HUGE, I have since made 2 sets from 7/64. I am 6'2" 320 in a Hennessey Safari. The 7/64 were much easier to attach to HH and have not dropped me yet, the 3/16 barely made it through the holes, I had to use a tool to force them through.

I have a question from the field, is "Whoopie Sling" copyrighted? When I post about my DIY WS I use the term "sling" out of respect for the great people at http://www.whoopieslings.com/.

[perdidochas]

I making a DIY double layer for my father for this Christmas. My question is should I go with 1/8" Amsteel for the whoopies or is 7/64" ok? He's about 6', 260ish Lbs. I'm sure this has been discussed before, just couldn't find anything.

Also, any vendors here sell 1/8" Amsteel and webbing for tree straps? I'd like to save a little on shipping vs buying from two different places.

Thanks for your input!

I'm 250ish. I use 1/8 for the continuous loops that attach my hammock to my rings/harbor freight straps. I use 7/64 for the structural ridgeline.

[gmcttr]

I have a question from the field, is "Whoopie Sling" copyrighted? When I post about my DIY WS I use the term "sling" out of respect for the great people at http://www.whoopieslings.com/.

I'm guessing the name Whoopie Sling is not copyrighted as many makers use it. The name and the design came about before hammockers started using them and Whoopieslings.com came into existance.

To the best of my knowledge, whoopie slings were developed for the logging industry.

[tylojuky]

If it was me, I'd stick with 7/64. There are a few other accessories that you may want (now or later) that are designed to work with that size line (Dutch's whoopie hooks for example - they're awesome).

I wouldn't be afraid to put 400+ lbs in a hammock with 7/54 whoopies (assuming the hammock would hold up).