Results 1 to 6 of 6
  1. #1
    Senior Member XTrekker's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2012
    Location
    Hampton Roads, Virginia
    Hammock
    DIY - Canoe Hammock
    Tarp
    DIY Hex Tarp
    Insulation
    DIY TQ and UQ
    Suspension
    DIY UCRs
    Posts
    2,133
    Images
    83

    Smile How I did my Suspension

    Awhile back I said in a thread, that I can't seem to find anymore, that I would upload some pics of how I rigged up the suspension on my last DIY hammock.

    Ok ill try to describe this the best I can. If I incorrectly use any terms on some of these splices and stuff, feel free to correct me.

    I went with 1/8" Amsteel for this ridgeline and suspension which some would say is overkill and I agree. But the weight difference is so minimal compared to something weaker so for this hammock the 1/8" Amsteel is fine.

    For the ends I stitched a channel on both sides and fed a Zip-Tie through the channel and cranked it most of the way. Then I larks-headed a small piece of Amsteel to the inside of where the whipping will go and fed it through the inside of where the whipping will go and the channel. I made a separate ridge line out of Amsteel and fed it the same way. Both ridgeline and hammock suspension have a buried bite at each end. Once I had everything in place, I cranked down the Zip-Ties at each end and then began whipping with paracord. Dressed all the whipping and then hung and tested it. Worked out great. The only mistake was when I was cutting my Amsteel for the ridge line I ended making it 80% of hammock length instead of 82%. This is Destikahr's hammock now and he loves it. Says he doesn't have any problems with the lay or calf ridge. Think I will do it this way on my next hammock.

    I hope the photos are ok and that this all makes sense. I probably should have shot a video for this instead.
    Anyways, thoughts?

    DSC00200a.jpg DSC00201a.jpg DSC00202a.jpg

  2. #2
    Senior Member Mouseskowitz's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2012
    Location
    Stevens Point, WI
    Hammock
    One of my creations
    Tarp
    one of my DIYs
    Insulation
    DIY down or PL
    Suspension
    Something Ti
    Posts
    1,688
    I can't quite tell what kind of configuration of amsteel you have going out to your webbing. I think I see two loops and a random tail.

  3. #3
    Senior Member dragon360's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Location
    Toronto, ON
    Hammock
    WBBB/TR, DIY, HH, SB DL, GT UL
    Tarp
    ID/OES/WB/WL
    Insulation
    HG/WB/Go-Lite/WB
    Suspension
    Whoopie/Straps/DW
    Posts
    4,704
    Images
    1
    Are you using the marlin to adjust the hammock or does the amsteel adjustment? That is some beefy whipping!
    The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. - St. Augustine

    Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet.
    - Bob Marley

  4. #4
    Senior Member XTrekker's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2012
    Location
    Hampton Roads, Virginia
    Hammock
    DIY - Canoe Hammock
    Tarp
    DIY Hex Tarp
    Insulation
    DIY TQ and UQ
    Suspension
    DIY UCRs
    Posts
    2,133
    Images
    83
    Quote Originally Posted by Mouseskowitz View Post
    I can't quite tell what kind of configuration of amsteel you have going out to your webbing. I think I see two loops and a random tail.
    The ridge line is separate from the hammock suspension. there are 2 loops at each end connected to a marlin spike hitch. Destikahr hasnt decided on whether to use ring buckles or whoopies yet so he is just using the MSH and webbing until then. That tail, im guessing is the lack of properly burying one of those bites. Its been awhile since I had a close look at it. Ill check it next time I see him.

    Quote Originally Posted by dragon360 View Post
    Are you using the marlin to adjust the hammock or does the amsteel adjustment? That is some beefy whipping!
    Yeah the whipping is pretty strong. The channel with the Zip-Tie inside prohibits the larks-head from ever sliding the whipping off the end of the hammock. Yeah MSH is the part that adjusts. The bites are buried and not adjustable.

  5. #5
    Senior Member FireInMyBones's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    Piedmont, SC
    Hammock
    Bonefire™ Bridge
    Tarp
    Bonefire™ Shadow
    Insulation
    Bonefire™ UQ
    Suspension
    Bonefire™ Deluxe
    Posts
    2,795
    Images
    46
    That's pretty cool. I've been doing my ends something like that. I don't do any whipping though, as I tend to be a bit more minimalist. Thanks for sharing. Don't you love how clean things look at the end? You are right about minimal calf ridgeline.
    -Jeremy "Brother Bones"
    Quote Originally Posted by FLRider View Post
    ...he's a mountain goat crossed with a marathoner.

  6. #6
    New Member Ridefast's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2014
    Location
    Rio Rancho
    Hammock
    WL Snipe
    Tarp
    Tad Pole
    Insulation
    NF Cats Meow Bag
    Suspension
    S.R.L from WL
    Posts
    22
    I like the clean look!

  • + New Posts
  • Similar Threads

    1. Replies: 0
      Last Post: 06-06-2014, 19:49
    2. Tarp suspension rubbing against hammock suspension
      By nu2hike in forum Weather Protection
      Replies: 10
      Last Post: 10-12-2013, 11:01
    3. TRIANGLE SUSPENSION...a noobs flavor of suspension.
      By Noob in forum Suspension Systems, Ridgelines, & Bug Nets
      Replies: 31
      Last Post: 04-08-2013, 14:56
    4. New hammock suspension, tarps and tarp suspension.
      By tammons in forum Do-It-Yourself (DIY)
      Replies: 8
      Last Post: 02-08-2013, 13:36
    5. Yet Another Suspension System--the Alpine Butterfly Suspension (ABS)
      By GrizzlyAdams in forum Suspension Systems, Ridgelines, & Bug Nets
      Replies: 6
      Last Post: 07-02-2008, 19:43

    Tags for this Thread

    Bookmarks

    Posting Permissions

    • You may not post new threads
    • You may not post replies
    • You may not post attachments
    • You may not edit your posts
    •