Video : A Brief Primer on Hammock Suspension, Part I : webbing

[GrizzlyAdams]

Grizz, let me be the 29th person to thank you and congratulate you on a job well done. You've answered some questions I've always had. I always wondered how you webbing guys put up your gear. I've always used knots and cords. Now I know!

Thanks. I'm a knot and cord guy myself, but think it's important to bring the haptôphobics along too

Grizz

edit : haptô, not hapto. big difference <grin>

[Knighthorse]

VERY good video. "and just like that, you fall on the ground" Ok. I'll admit that I laughed, having the exact experience when learning to tie a rope to my treestrap the first couple times. First time, I boo-boo'ed both ends, second time, only one. Same result, a gentle sink with butt-bump. No injury, just felt horribly stupid and embarrassed myself in front of the ants, spiders, and such.

[tkdlaxer]

Thanks for all the information Griz! I might add a webbing suspension to my hammock eventually, Cuz I don't think S hooks and the provided cord are going to cut it for long term use.

[juror8]

Grizz, I have to say you've done an incredible job with these videos. I took your advice on the Easton tent pegs and I like them very much for the marlin-spike hitch.

Every time I started the first video, I wanted to turn my THX sound on and up for a full-surround effect!

[GrizzlyAdams]

Grizz, I have to say you've done an incredible job with these videos. I took your advice on the Easton tent pegs and I like them very much for the marlin-spike hitch.

Every time I started the first video, I wanted to turn my THX sound on and up for a full-surround effect!

thanks.
On the THX sound, headphones help. And black lights,...., showing my age

[Ianthebean]

I'd like to add my thanks and a thumbs up for these awesome vids and for posting them here. I've just started my hammock-camping journey, so this kind of stuff is great.

[KauaiSurfrider]

First time hanger...much appreciated Sir!!
Mahalo & Aloha ...

[GrizzlyAdams]

KauaiSurfrider--thanks! glad you found that useful.

I visited Kauai a year ago, as it happens, at a conference that met on the east side of the island. Beautiful place.

[BushcraftNsite]

Great video grizz, really informative. makes me want to change my setup a little

[bberms21]

Grzz, If I was going to use just 1 ring on the hammock ends, would I still use a slippery half hitch or would you use another knot?

Thanks