Whoopie sling saver

**Snaggletooth** · 09-09-2013, 14:12

When I make whoopie slings I use a piece of hose or tube. This one has a piece of old camelbak tube.
Beads crack.

**Caveman** · 09-09-2013, 14:20

This works fine. I've also seen guys use a small rubber oring. Good idea

**dejoha** · 09-09-2013, 14:29

Also used is a small split key chain ring. Easy on/off and has other uses on the kit.

**Nighthauk** · 09-09-2013, 14:30

Zippy tie works great as well.

**Cranky Bear** · 09-09-2013, 14:30

Yep or if you have kids that are into beads (crafts n stuff) you can use a plastic bead there too.

**gmcttr** · 09-09-2013, 18:15

I bury a ~2" piece of whatever line the whoopie is made from into the loop.

FWIW...I've always looped the whoopie sling over the knot and toggle from the opposite side shown in your photo.

**Bubba** · 09-09-2013, 18:41

Originally Posted by gmcttr

I bury a ~2" piece of whatever line the whoopie is made from into the loop.

FWIW...I've always looped the whoopie sling over the knot and toggle from the opposite side shown in your photo.

gmcttr's posts are always the same thing I was going to post.

**Snaggletooth** · 09-09-2013, 19:32

Originally Posted by gmcttr

I bury a ~2" piece of whatever line the whoopie is made from into the loop.

FWIW...I've always looped the whoopie sling over the knot and toggle from the opposite side shown in your photo.

The opposite side is the Tree what are you talking about?

**yooz85** · 09-09-2013, 19:33

Originally Posted by gastar

The opposite side is the Tree what are you talking about?

I think he is using the opposite side of the knot, but i've have been doing it the same way as pictured in your photo. In the past i have had the other side of the knot pinch on the whoopie and i was worried about it making the whoopie fail.

On another note I have some pretty old whoopies that should be replaced but the bead are still intact and have no signs of cracking. but that is still a great alternative.

**rocketBoy** · 09-09-2013, 19:36

Good thought on the zip tie and split ring. I didn't have any beads around when I made my whoopies but I could add a zip tie or split ring now, thanks.