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    Purpose of a clew

    Hi,

    I'm new to hammocks and am in the early research phase, but I have a newbie question that I hope someone can clarify for me. What is the purpose of a woven clew when connecting the ropes to the anchor point? Is it just to keep them organized? Does it help balance the load on the ropes? Or does it just look pretty?

    Thanks

    John

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    It just looks pretty. Cheaper hammocks will just run strands straight up around the thimble.

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    Quote Originally Posted by leiavoia View Post
    It just looks pretty. Cheaper hammocks will just run strands straight up around the thimble.
    Thank you.

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    Weaving the top of the clew strands together can also help keep them from tangling

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    Quote Originally Posted by P-Dub View Post
    Weaving the top of the clew strands together can also help keep them from tangling
    Thanks.

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