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    UCR System Hang Direction, Does it matter?

    Does it matter if the constrictor line is attached to the Tree or the Hammock?

    In various videos I have seen it both ways, but I am interested in the experience for potential loosening, slippage, accuracy of adjustment etc.

    My initial thoughts. If constrictor is on the tree end and the bury is toward the hammock then the initial friction between the lines would tend to tighten the constrictor, i.e. the bury wants to milk the constrictor.

    If the constrictor is on the hammock end, does the initial friction tend to un-milk the bury? Probably not, but I am not that experienced.

    The advantage I can see to having the constrictor on the hammock end is the tail of the bury line would be a natural drip line.

    Thoughts?

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    I am interested in this as well. I am making a UCR setup for a tarp. The plan is making 4 UCRs, two outside ones constricting toward the tree and two inners toward the tarp. If it works as I am hoping, I will post pictures when I get it setup.
    This is for a larger and heavier silnylon camping tarp, the idea is to to eliminate knots and prussiks which can slip on amsteel.
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    I am not sure it really matters as long as the UCR is secure.
    Though I prefer it towards the hammock.
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    In terms of function, I do not think it makes much difference upon which end you place the constrictor section of your UCR, as long as it's constructed properly.

    However, for convenience, you may find you have a personal preference. Keeping the constrictor near the tree keeps any dangling cordage out of your way but places the adjustment far away from your hammock set-up.

    My main reason for considering a UCR would be to build a lightweight suspension kit that allows one to span extreme hang distances up to about 30 feet. At such distances, proper (30-degree) hang angle mandates anchor points over 10 feet up the tree, so placing the constrictor on the hammock end keeps the adjustment section easy to reach at all distances.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shug View Post
    I am not sure it really matters as long as the UCR is secure.
    Though I prefer it towards the hammock.
    Shug

    Your Video prompted the question. As shown in the video the "Red constrictor section" is toward the tree. I would also think it would not much matter, particularly if you use the prussic knot to hold the end fast. I had also just watched the Ultimate Hang Video on water shedding and got me thinking about the unused tail section for this purpose. I typically tie loos cordage up anyway.

    Thank you for the reply.

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