Speed Hook at Dutchwaregear.com

**OutandBack** · 11-05-2014, 11:52

Originally Posted by shef

You won't save nearly as much (if any) on weight as you would vs whoopie slings. You may pick up a couple inches of adjustability due to not needing the adjustably bury portion of the UCR. The 'lock loop' on the speed hook appears to be more secure than the 'free' end of a UCR ever could be also.

The UCR bury for a fat guy like me is 14" each. Thats a 28" savings with no weight gain in the system.

**dfscott** · 11-05-2014, 14:42

Question I saw asked but never answered (I apologize if it was and I just missed it).

I have no doubt that these will hold under load, but I'm more concerned about how they hold when not loaded (i.e., no one in the hammock). Since amsteel tends to be a bit on the slippery side, just curious if the folks that have them already have seen any evidence of slippage.

**Pretbek** · 11-05-2014, 15:08

Originally Posted by dfscott

Question I saw asked but never answered (I apologize if it was and I just missed it).

I have no doubt that these will hold under load, but I'm more concerned about how they hold when not loaded (i.e., no one in the hammock). Since amsteel tends to be a bit on the slippery side, just curious if the folks that have them already have seen any evidence of slippage.

If/when I'm concerned with slippage, I would add a half-hitch behind the hook. I think that eliminates any chance of it slipping, even without "load" in the hammock.

**doogie** · 11-05-2014, 15:17

Originally Posted by Pretbek

If/when I'm concerned with slippage, I would add a half-hitch behind the hook. I think that eliminates any chance of it slipping, even without "load" in the hammock.

Also should add more chance of diverting any water running down the suspension.

**yooz85** · 11-05-2014, 16:30

Originally Posted by dfscott

Question I saw asked but never answered (I apologize if it was and I just missed it).

I have no doubt that these will hold under load, but I'm more concerned about how they hold when not loaded (i.e., no one in the hammock). Since amsteel tends to be a bit on the slippery side, just curious if the folks that have them already have seen any evidence of slippage.

once they are locked in they don't slip a bit when the hammock is empty. I am very happy with them.

**dragon360** · 11-05-2014, 16:50

Very cool - and good to know. These seem kind of fun!

**clean** · 11-05-2014, 23:24

Protip: Put the Speed Hook on the Amsteel BEFORE you backsplice. Don't ask how I know about this.

**Klaussinator** · 11-06-2014, 08:50

Originally Posted by clean

Protip: Put the Speed Hook on the Amsteel BEFORE you backsplice. Don't ask how I know about this.

Ahh, so now your the expert, huh?

-Klauss

**Wanderlost** · 11-06-2014, 09:11

Originally Posted by clean

Protip: Put the Speed Hook on the Amsteel BEFORE you backsplice. Don't ask how I know about this.

Sounds like someone was a bit anxious to try them out.

It's painful. I'm a time zone away and mine are being held hostage by my fiancée until I get home and finish my honey-do list.

**sleestac** · 11-06-2014, 09:24

Originally Posted by dfscott

Question I saw asked but never answered (I apologize if it was and I just missed it).

I have no doubt that these will hold under load, but I'm more concerned about how they hold when not loaded (i.e., no one in the hammock). Since amsteel tends to be a bit on the slippery side, just curious if the folks that have them already have seen any evidence of slippage.

I have mine hung on a turtledog stand with quilts and their has been no slippage under load or without load. The beauty of these is how easy they are to adjust and the how close you can get to the tree hugger strap or the turtle dog stand. I will be buying more of these for my other set-ups. Thanks again Dutch!