Whoopie sling bead alternatives?

[Baka Dasai]

Bury a small piece of amsteel at the beginning of the adjustable loop. That thicker section can't be drawn down into the main bury, just as a bead can't. It's the most elegant solution.

[hutzelbein]

I use stainless steel beads. Pandahall and Aliexpress have a huge selection.

I also like splicing a piece of Amsteel into the Whoopi, directly after the bury. This looks very clean, but it's more work than a bead.

[Theosus]

I was anxious to build my first whoopie slings, and then read about using beads to prevent accidentally pulling the loop all of the way through. I have already been close to losing a loop.

I heard that beads can crack, and was trying to think of alternatives that would be more durable, but just as 'elegant' a solution... and something that can be obtained locally without having to order, pay shipping, and wait.

Any ideas?

Oh, and I'm thinking that it would be possible to install something like beads on my current whoopies if I can take the 2" bury out of the end of the iine, and then redo it.

Randy

Anything that wont break will work. A small nut...
But if you're putting something on the whoopies, why not make it functional? I use a dutch Whoopie Hook on my adjustable end. It clips onto the continuous loop on my hammock. It's the only metal or non-permanent attachment point in my suspension. No toggles, no carabiners. And it makes a good place to attach your underquilt, too.

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[hutzelbein]

But if you're putting something on the whoopies, why not make it functional? I use a dutch Whoopie Hook on my adjustable end. It clips onto the continuous loop on my hammock. It's the only metal or non-permanent attachment point in my suspension. No toggles, no carabiners. And it makes a good place to attach your underquilt, too.

In theory a good idea, but if you frequently have to hang between trees very far apart, this solution becomes cumbersome, because the adjustable part will be pretty high up. That's why I got rid of a Whoopie suspension that only worked in that direction. If you only have to bridge normal distances, it's a good solution.

[ghh3rd]

I just came across some black zip ties that I forgot I had. I put one on each whoopee sling, and left them just open enough to freely slide on the line. They even look like they belong there -- thanks for the suggestion!

[Gqgeek81]

If you want to be all fancy and have some cash burning a hole in your pocket, you can always get titanium lanyard beads.

Oh geez... some of them have tritium... must resist.

[BigE94]

I have used Budweiser red can tabs. Just deburr a little. They looked good and were free.

[ghh3rd]

All good ideas! I like the Budweiser red can tabs. I already searched for titanium beads and found 10 for $3.00 on a Chinese site -- 30-60 days delivery :-). Those would be nice and light for those concerned with weight and strong. I may order some of them and have some on hand.

[Trail Troll]

Leggo Heads- drilled out, perfectly accommodate 7/64 Amsteel. They are ubiquitous, durable and you might even find one that resembles yourself for that personalized touch.

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Love this idea, and hey that guy right there looks like I'm staring into a mirror.

[DrPhun]

I have some small stainless steel split rings, like 1/4" diameter. Get a big package for $5 in the fishing section. I actually got them to replace broken zipper pulls, but had a lot left over and thought I would try it.