But my goal was to use the least number of components, as I use an all-in-one strap/carabiner system, and didn't want to add any more components.
Jim
But my goal was to use the least number of components, as I use an all-in-one strap/carabiner system, and didn't want to add any more components.
Jim
I like this idea...but would simply taking a double wrap around the tree, taking care not to overlap, accomplish the same thing? Just wondering.
I haven't went out to actually try this - maybe if I did it would be obvious to me.
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We just use 1" tubular webbing for this. You might need around 15-20 feet per side though. But, it packs up small.
Jason Brooks
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ASM Troop 140
North Ridgeville, Ohio
Hope tis sheds some light.
Jim
I'm a fan of the wrap 3 pull 2 method as well. Nowadays, for my suspension I have sewn loops on one end of each tree strap - allowing me to wrap once or twice, pull the loose end through the loop (then use a toggle + marlin spike hitch for whoopies) without needing a 'biner. I'm waiting on some carbon fiber toggles so I can have a 100% metal free hang
Jim,
I like your method. It would work just as well with a dutch clip like I have sewn on my WBBB Straps.
Also, this would work for those who want to use a marlinspike without even needing a clip of any sort... Assuming you have a sewn loop on the end of your strap, hold the loop in one hand and pass the strap around the tree, then through the loop in your hand, and back around the tree, finally coming out through the new (not sewn) loop to where you can tie the marlinspike. You end up with the same thing as you have pictured, just the biner is not there and the sewn strap loop takes it's place. Of course this only works when you have access to both ends of the strap...
Make sense?
Don
2" ? dam… I have been using 2" hennessy's for a year, and finally decided I wanted new ones. Most of the other straps I have seen are 1", so I got some 1" poly webbing from JoAnn yesterday and sewed up a couple of 1" straps for my Eno.
Now I see I have to use 2"? dang it.
This looks similar to a knot less tie point. Have done it with different types of webbings before and the smaller ones are easier to work with at the lengths you're using.
a/k/a The Lighterman's (Tugboat) Hitch. CLICK HERE TO SEE Good idea.
PASSINTHRU: It's a subtle difference that spreads the weight over all the wraps versus the Tenstionless Hitch.
Does take a lot of webbing though...
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