Dynaglide or amsteel?

[jeffrey.bean]

Hello all,

I'm new to hanging and like the idea of a whoopie sling, I love DIY so of course I'll make my own. I plan on placing an order with dutchware but was unsure which line to get? I saw dynaglide has a weight limit of 1000 Ibs, amsteel didn't state its limit. I'm 215 Ib, is one better than the other?
Thanks Jeff

[nuttysquirrel]

at your weight youd be better off with amsteel.

[TessdaTerrible]

Rope weight limits are based on their density.

This thread might be helpful in figuring out more specs.

7/64" Amsteel Blue has an average breaking strength of 1600 lbs also, this is the smallest Amsteel I have found.

[MAD777]

If you saw off your toothbrush handles, go with Dynaglide. If you take the whole toothbrush, stick with Amsteel.

I'm at 200 pounds and have been Dynagliding it for years. I also ALWAYS hang at 30 degrees. If you flatten out your hang, definitely use Amsteel.

[Bubba]

Dynaglide would hold you but it depends on the if you want a higher safety factor or not. I like to go 5 to 1 breaking strength to body weight so I prefer the extra breaking strength of amsteel. Amsteel is also a lot easier to splice. Just a couple of things to consider.

[jeffrey.bean]

Thanks for the quick replys, looks like amsteel for me.

[Brady]

I use dynaglide ucr's because mine weigh 14 grams total. My 7/64 amsteel ucr's weigh 27g but I don't count the grams, I just like the dynaglide better. I weigh 190.

[frenchycamp]

I'm a gram weenie and had always used Amsteel. Then I got a Dynaglide woopie from a member here included in a hammock sale. Worked fine, but definitely looked a little "thin". So I busted my scale out and if I remember correctly the difference was 0.3 oz. Granted the Dyna woopie was a little longer, but even though i cut my toothbrush, and use the lightest SL hammocks possible, I couldn't really justify the weight difference for the peace of mind. There was some fraying here and there, and I feel better with Amsteel. No need to replace it every year or so. But that's me....

[ErickSaint]

I'm a bit bigger than the OP, at about 270, I went with 1/8" amsteel for my whoopies. This was just a matter of preference, the weight savings between the 7/64 and 1/8 was negligible to me, and I'd rather have a bit of extra safety on my side.

[Boston]

I prefer dynaglide simply due to feel and bulk. I'm ~160lbs.