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    There is some common hardware that is “notched” for 7/64th and might be a bit tight if you squeeze in the thicker stuff - especially if the notch holds the line where there’s a bury. I believe the 1/8th is 12 strand rather than 8 for 7/64th. I made some EVO loops out of both and paradoxically, though the 1/8th was thicker, I found 7/64ths easier to work with.
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    I hate 1/8" Amsteel. It splices terribly, the splices are chunky, and it's bulkier. Additionally, in order to achieve maximum breaking strength, the buries need to be longer. I retired my 7/64" Amsteel whoopie slings because the hanging distances often were too short (not for other suspensions!). 1/8" Amsteel whoopies need even more distance. And for what? My guess is, that the hammock rips long before the 7/64" Amsteel rope fails. I try to avoid hanging higher than I'm willing to fall. If my life would ever be in danger due to a failed suspension, I would wear a climbing harness in the hammock...

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