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    New Member UltraZim's Avatar
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    Simple Single Carabiner Suspension

    I got kinda tired tying the approved Hennessy knots putting up my hammock, but I have an aversion to modifying systems that work (and a bad case of notbuyinganythingelse-itus). After taking a look around the the internet, I came across a single ring system. But because of my pre-existing condition, I looked a what I had on hand. So I came up with this.
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    It is a climbing rated carabiner (~$4 REI, I do a lot of rock climbing and had a few laying around) with three wraps and then fed though the tree strap and back through the wraps. The beauty of this is it allows me to easily position the hammock and adjust the tension without untying and retying the Hennessy knot, all without damaging the rope with. It slides along like a whoopie sling, take tension off and slide as needed.

    Did not buy a descender ring, and as far as I see, don't need one as there is no stress on the carabiner itself, all gripping is done by the rope against the metal. Also the gate made wrapping the rope super simple. Easy on, easy off.
    Last edited by UltraZim; 05-22-2017 at 14:22.
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    There is a simple set up created by Pharoh (not sure how you spell it!) on YouTube using two descending rings and a carabiner on each tree hugger at each end. Very adjustable and simple to use. Only issue is weight.


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    Senior Member bowl-maker's Avatar
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    I was prepared to dislike it from the title and the description. However, after looking at the pic, I find it to be very elegant. Bravo!

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    New Member UltraZim's Avatar
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    Thanks! Upon refection you are right about the title. I wonder if I can edit it...?
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    Nice carabiner rig there UltraZim, I haven't seen that before but see how it works. Good work-around!

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    Have you ever tried a Munter hitch with the Hennessy rope and a carabineer? You could lock it off with a couple half hitches.

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    That's pretty. I'm going to try it, with a camo biner, of course. ��
    Since I retired, some times I stay awake all day, some times all night.

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    I use two descender rings instead of the Hh lashing. Very adjustable, very light weight. The loop to the tree straps is on the right. I just thread the HH line thru the trap end loop.IMG_6785.JPG

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    Definitely gonna give this a whirl!

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