Amsteel whoopies vs Dynaglide whoopies

[Nodust]

Made some Dynaglide whoopies today. I had some DG leftover from making a bear rope for our Glacier trip this summer. Was just curious about weight differences. One amsteel whoopie weighed .7oz vs .4oz for DG. DG is very easy to work with. Took a few minutes to make a pair of whoopies.

Just info in anyone was interested.

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I have a Darien coming form Papasmurf so may try them on that when it arrives. This stuff is thin, but can't wait to try it.

[MAD777]

Nice comparison!
I've made both and use Dynaglide for myself and loan out the rig with Amsteel.

[Nodust]

Nice comparison!
I've made both and use Dynaglide for myself and loan out the rig with Amsteel.

How is DG with wicking water. I also made two dogbones and was going to use Dutch biners to attach whoopies to hammock. But I'm thinking to shed some more weight I may just attach whoopies direct to hammock if wicking isn't a problem.

[gunner76]

What are the weight limits on the dynaglide ?

[MAD777]

What are the weight limits on the dynaglide ?

Don't trust my memory on this, but I think it is 900-1000 lbs.

[Nodust]

What are the weight limits on the dynaglide ?

I think it is 1000# vs 1600# amsteel.

[gmcttr]

What are the weight limits on the dynaglide ?

Dynaglide - min breaking strength = 850 lbs / avg breaking strength = 1000 lbs

Amsteel Blue - min breaking strength = 1400 lbs / avg breaking strength = 1600 lbs

With perfect splicing, new rope and proper usage including paying attention to minimum bend diameter, figure ~20% loss of strength for the amsteel and at least that (maybe more) for the dynaglide.

These are breaking strengths, not safe working loads, so use you own judgement.

[Dutch]

I have to agree with those who speak of caution. I stopped using them because after a couple uses, they look pretty bad at the bury. I finally changed them out with amsteel.

[MAD777]

I have Dutch whoopie hooks on the end of my whoopies that I attach to small continuous loops on the hammock for a lightweight water-stop. Still allows me to remove a wet or dirty suspension quickly & easily.

[Nodust]

I have Dutch whoopie hooks on the end of my whoopies that I attach to small continuous loops on the hammock for a lightweight water-stop. Still allows me to remove a wet or dirty suspension quickly & easily.

I may make a pair with whoopie hooks. Can't have to many whoopie slings