Quote Originally Posted by campacker View Post
I think this goes here. So if using Amsteel for suspension with 7/64 whoopie sling with 320 lb working load does that mean that a person weighing >320 lbs should go up to 1/8. If I remember my physics the load is shared by both sides so each WS would not see the full load of the person. Making 7/64 sufficient for a person a bit heavier than 320 lbs?
I'm no engineer, but the load is probably shared. I would imagine that for most hangers the 7/64" Amsteel is not the weakest link in their hammock system. For example, a many of us use 1500# tree straps. With a 5x safety factor, you are looking at a 300# WLL for the straps, and that is not considering what hardware or knots might do to the rating.

So, if someone is considering going up to 1/8" Amsteel, they should probably go up to 2500# straps and a hammock rated for at least 375#.

Personally, I would feel fine with properly spliced 7/64" Amsteel up to 500#.

Inspect your gear regularly.

HYOH.