I'm glad this popped up. Great videos. They filled in a lot of blanks for me.
I'm glad this popped up. Great videos. They filled in a lot of blanks for me.
I use this method sometimes using SMC descending rings (2" diameter, more or less) and Amsteel. While I have had the ring slip when I'm just tensioning the suspension (and can keep that from happening by holding the ring with one hand while I pull on the working end with the other), I've not seen the ring slip after the length is set and I get in. More wraps are better, if you're using 2 or 3, try 4 instead.
Or you have a polished ring somehow.
Or the laws of physics work differently in East Central Illinois than they do elsewhere, I dunno.
You could also get some dynaglide class cord, make a cord loop that is garth hitched onto the ring and prusiked onto the suspension cord, and use that to hold the ring in place. Not nearly so elegant, but you won't have to replace the suspension cord.
Grizz
(alias ProfessorHammock on youtube)
Aha! I think the rings are the culprit! I have some SMC rings on order, but I got impatient, and bought some steel rings at the general store. They are polished. I'll try again when my new rings come in, and let you know how it went!
These are great resources. Thanks!
Most helpful. Clear. I'd guess your students find learning less painful if you teach with the same clarity, patience and humor.
Thank you!
I am a visually oriented, experiential learner. For me tutorial video is the greatest thing since sliced bread!
Thanks Griz - Mike G.
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Griz,
Do you prefer rings over whoopie only due to the cordage that you use? I've been a "no hardware" guy, and was curious.
And for the new hangers, I wanted to mention that from time to time, I have to go from tree huggers with Marlin spikes directly to hammock loops due to small tree spacing. Not as convenient, but gets the job done when there is no other choice. I guess this problem is not as prevalent when using rings (space needed for rings = 2-4", space needed for using whoopie = 12-20")
Thank you for such great information your time and knowledge are much appreciated Sir
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