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    Yeah, “flippers” would probably be a better description. I was able to larks head both dog bones in the center (larger) hole. I put a smaller continuous loop in the other and attach it to a carabiner/daisy chain.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cougarmeat View Post
    Yeah, “flippers” would probably be a better description. I was able to larks head both dog bones in the center (larger) hole. I put a smaller continuous loop in the other and attach it to a carabiner/daisy chain.
    If you're not using the Turtle Ties to facilitate an adjustable suspension, why incorporate them at all? Or are you going for the "cute" aspect?

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    Quote Originally Posted by TominMN View Post
    If you're not using the Turtle Ties to facilitate an adjustable suspension, why incorporate them at all? Or are you going for the "cute" aspect?
    I am currently experimenting with the turtle ties. So far, my favorite hardware solution by a wide margin. I also like the becket hitch and find that the turtle provides a nice becket release pull handle.

    They are extremely small if you haven’t seen them.

    Anyhow, not sure if they are going to replace the becket for me, but I do like how well they work and the minimal weight of using amsteel for the suspension.

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    I say, experiment to find ways to make your suspension work best for you. Playing or tinkering with suspension is good for learning new ideas.

    I’m in the hardware free camp, and through play I’ve developed a suspension that is no hardware and no knots! This would have been impossible without some play. My new suspension is jam-proof and slip-proof

    Play away-no lollygagging!

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    1) I like the cute aspect
    2) It’s the trapezoidal connecting hardware that WarBonnet used is not available for DIY. The RSBTR DIY bridge kit does not include connecting hardware for the ends of the dogbanes.
    2a) For example, it’s easy to use a small loop to connect the trutle flippers to a Dutch Beetle Buckle.
    3) Just me, but from rock climbing days, I don’t like to connect line to line; I prefer some interface - the turtle, a ring, etc.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cougarmeat View Post
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    2a) For example, it’s easy to use a small loop to connect the trutle flippers to a Dutch Beetle Buckle.
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    Even easier to hook the dogbones onto the Beetle Buckle hooks!

    Quote Originally Posted by cougarmeat View Post
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    3) Just me, but from rock climbing days, I don’t like to connect line to line; I prefer some interface - the turtle, a ring, etc.
    With you daisy chain setup you achieved that by putting the dogbones on the biner.

    It seems to me that the whole idea of using TTs is to make use of either a single piece of Amsteel or a Whoopie Sling as the means of adjusting the suspension, i.e. not adjustable straps.

    BTW, I agree completely about avoiding line to line connections.
    Last edited by TominMN; 10-15-2021 at 13:55.

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    Quote Originally Posted by packman9000 View Post
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    The center hole in the turtle isn't big enough for doubled larks heads. :/


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    From a post by fugalster from a related thread:

    Quote Originally Posted by fugalster View Post
    Here's a Turtle Tie with 2 dog bones attached. Getting them situated nicely takes a bit of fiddling, but once in place and set with a load then they stay in place. This is how I do my bridge hammock and it works fine.





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    Quote Originally Posted by TominMN View Post
    If you're not using the Turtle Ties to facilitate an adjustable suspension, why incorporate them at all? Or are you going for the "cute" aspect?
    Whats wrong with cute?

    To many of us are crusty old ugly coddgers so making your gear cute is ok!

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    Quote Originally Posted by TominMN View Post
    From a post by fugalster from a related thread:
    Yeah, I'd already seen that when he replied. But thank you!

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    Quote Originally Posted by jadekayak View Post
    Whats wrong with cute?

    To many of us are crusty old ugly coddgers so making your gear cute is ok!
    Who said anything was wrong?

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