I went to Ga. over the weekend and enjoyed the cool weather. When I took down my tarp I noticed there was a grove in the bark (maybe 3/16"- 1/4") from the Zingit. I don't know enough about the trees only to say it was not a Pine. Is that typical? Is there any way to prevent it? I use a continual ridge line with Dutch hook and tarp fly.
Yikes! Perhaps first try and fine some hardier barked trees. If the same species is everywhere, maybe replace your zingit with some actual trees straps that are wider or buy some pieces of tubular webbing to thread the zing-it through and act as a tree protector before you head out.
Something like this perhaps
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ad.php?t=89798
Yes, always use 1"+ tree straps with zingit. Otherwise, it's basically like one of those disposable saws when it moves. Even if it doesn't it can cause damage.
I have yet to see any tree damage from my Zing-It ridgeline. There is not much force being applied - it's not a weight-bearing situation like the hammock suspension. Now if you string the ridgeline really tight and hang equipment from it, you could cause damage.
f you're in a state that is hypersensitive about anything hanging from trees, then use tree straps. However, I've been to several group hangs in the Northeast and have yet to meet someone using tree straps for their tarp.
"A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds." Ralph Waldo Emerson
The issue is force/unit area. The smaller the area the higher the force for a given load. Then figure in the wind load on your tarp. I venture to say it would not take a lot of wind before you did not want that zingit wrapped around your finger. ;-)
What puzzles me is that I have not heard anyone mention just fastening tarp lines to the hammock tree strap at the tree. That is usually high enough to walk under. Maybe room for some Dutch magic here. Maybe we need a Dutch Clip with a built in anchor point for the tarp. I have been known to tie into my carabiners that way. ;-)
YMMV
HYOH
Free advice worth what you paid for it. ;-)
Lot of Hennessy Hammocks out there with tarp connected to hammock suspension, and a lot of folks experience tarp sag as soon as you get in the hammock.Originally Posted by nothermark
"A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds." Ralph Waldo Emerson
I'm not an arborist so it's going to be really hard to find hardwood trees.
This would add some weight but could be a solution!
It was windy but I didn't hang anything other than my tarp, Superfly.
Solved, here at this post. Looks like if you use the 30 degree hang, sage is significantly reduced.
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