aluminum toggle strength?

**outdooraddict** · 03-23-2014, 20:34

Is the wall thickness a major concern when using aluminum toggles? Wondering what the recommended size is for a 220lber. I've got some old arrows, but after cutting them down they seem pretty thin.

**jellzey** · 03-24-2014, 10:26

You could always hang your tree strap on a limb and see if the toggle could hold your weight by hanging on it. If one can hold you then two sharing the weight should be fine. JMHO

**bowl-maker** · 03-24-2014, 10:37

Or you might try spent shell casings...I use .30-06 casings and they work beautifully

**MAD777** · 03-24-2014, 10:42

Don't forget to hang on the knot, not the toggle

**canoebie** · 03-24-2014, 10:49

Originally Posted by MAD777

Don't forget to hang on the knot, not the toggle

This is the key. There should not be weight on the toggle. I have seen stiff straws used as toggles.

**pgibson** · 03-24-2014, 10:55

MAD and Canoebie are correct, do not hang on the toggle! It is there to hold the shape of the Marlin Spike Hitch not your weight. Arrow shaft, both aluminum and Carbon Fiber are common materials to use for the goggles on the MSH but they are not made to hold your weight.

**outdooraddict** · 03-24-2014, 11:42

I know you hang on the knot, but isn't there any crushing force acting on the toggle?

**MAD777** · 03-24-2014, 11:58

The force on the toggle is pretty symmetrical all the way around it. It's like wrapping you hand around a raw egg and trying to crush it with all your might. It can't be done because the force is equally distributed.

**Mumbles** · 03-24-2014, 14:54

I weigh 220. Arrows held me just fine before I swapped to buckles, straps and caribeiners.

**kayak4water** · 05-02-2014, 02:49

Originally Posted by pgibson

MAD and Canoebie are correct, do not hang on the toggle! It is there to hold the shape of the Marlin Spike Hitch not your weight. Arrow shaft, both aluminum and Carbon Fiber are common materials to use for the goggles on the MSH but they are not made to hold your weight.

Yay, I have a carbon fiber arrow shaft. It won't weigh much if anything at all. Thanks.

Waiting to pull the trigger to order underquilt and bug net materials. I hung on my DIY hammock early today. I could hardly believe the comfort! If I wasn't so excited, I would have taken a nap.

Jeff