VIDEO: HH to Whoopie Conversion

[Mule]

Very nice. Thanks for the lesson.

[Ken]

Thanks for all the nice comments everyone!

Looks great!

Question about the stitching on the closed eye...

Is it necessary to run the stitches several inches down the bury as shown or will several stitches close to the the entry point suffice?

For that matter, are the stitches in the closed eye necessary at all in this application since the bury is wrapped as part of the knot on the hammock?

Thanks,
Yes, I think I would still give it some stitching. It's simple and fast. Just a few in and out stitches, then turn the cord 90 degrees and do a few more. There is a good diagram in one of Sampson's pdf files.

Great video demonstration. I'm new to whoopie slings but did a lot of eye splices in braided nylon rope in scouts. Very nice touch with the backsplice. I want to convert my HH over to this system for easy of set up. Is that Amsteel Blue? 3/16"? Thanks for sharing.

stumo

Thanks stumo, that is 7/64" amsteel. 1/8" works well also.

WoW that turned out really good Ken ... nicely done. Like the music too!

That camera rig does the trick pal!
Think I like the idea of more stiches to lock it ... personally.
That wire rig works great.

This really makes the whole Whoopie rig clear and understandable! Well done pal.

Thanks Michael. I failed to give credit to PacoWarabi in the credits. I used his "Tabletop Demonstrator" and camera mount described in his youtube vids and on his blog. Thanks Paco!!

Nice video with a fun soundtrack.

And you even gave me credit for how to attach the whoopie to a Hennessy. Thanks.

Thanks Knotty! Credit where credit is due!! Works great!

Very nice. Thanks for the lesson.

Thank you Mule. I have really enjoyed your videos.

Ken

[clearskyblue]

Nice demo Ken that tool you are using looks handy.The whoopie aint only great its damm addictive to make.

[Shug]

Those are some talented Whoopie Slinging hands that I just watched .......
Like the pull through wire. Gotta try that.
Great video Ken.
Shug

[Running Feather]

Nice video production. Great music!!

Whoopies are addictive.

HB and I are taking to the woods today and tonight to field test Whoopie/UCR suspensions and the new Dynaglide tarp tie-outs. Really curious whether we'll be breaking ice, plodding through snow, tromping in the mud or all of the above.

[Ken]

Nice demo Ken that tool you are using looks handy.The whoopie aint only great its damm addictive to make.

Thanks. Yes, just a simple piece of music/hobby wire doubled over, makes a great tool.

Those are some talented Whoopie Slinging hands that I just watched .......
Like the pull through wire. Gotta try that.
Great video Ken.
Shug

Thanks Shug! Had my old rough voice in the first version. Couldn't stand to listen to it. Hands and music are better. Folks say they are visual learners anyhow. Seasons Greetings to ya!

Ken

[Ken]

Nice video production. Great music!!

Whoopies are addictive.

HB and I are taking to the woods today and tonight to field test Whoopie/UCR suspensions and the new Dynaglide tarp tie-outs. Really curious whether we'll be breaking ice, plodding through snow, tromping in the mud or all of the above.

You guys have a great trip RF. I do think you'll find all of those conditions, and some sunshine too. I'm glad you liked the video.

Ken

[Hawk-eye]

HB and I are taking to the woods today and tonight to field test Whoopie/UCR suspensions and the new Dynaglide tarp tie-outs. Really curious whether we'll be breaking ice, plodding through snow, tromping in the mud or all of the above.

HEY ... two things ... PICTURES and VIDEOS! Have a great tramp in the woods guys!

[Perkolady]

Ken, that was a wonderful and very helpful video!

...A real 'scalp saver'! (I can stop scratching my head wondering now!)

Thanks a bunch!

[G...Hawk]

Thanks Ken.
That makes it all very clear.

We got one pair of WhoOpieSlings for Christmas.

Your video helps convince my husband that he will want a pair.