I bought two sets of Omega Pacific rappel rings to use with tree straps and amsteel for my hammock suspension. I sewed the rings in a loop at the end of my tree straps with the intention of running the amsteel through the rings for adjustment. Granted, I do weigh 260lbs, but those rings really put a hurt on that 1/8" amsteel. They held without any slip with a double wrap through the rings, but I'm sure with constant use, it would degrade the line fairly quickly. I tried tying a short length of amsteel through the rings with a bowline and then tensioned it with the polyester tree straps, but needed to double wrap the strap to prevent slipping. I know there are other ways to do it (whoopi slings, cinch buckles, etc.) but I chose the rappel rings instead. I switched to 1/4 nylon and they work perfectly. I may go back to the line tensioner that I made back in the early 90's that works great. The old system on my beach hammock stand......
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