Quick question...

Say you have 8 feet of free webbing after going around a tree and your whoopee sling fully extended is another 8 feet but you only need 4 foot total for a proper hang.

You've got 2 points you're able to adjust - where you tie your MSH or set your Dutch Buckle or whatever and how much slack you take up on the whoopee sling.

What do you all do? Set the MSH/DB as close to the tree as you're reasonably able and maximize the length of the sling? Split the difference between the 2 so you have a more or less even length of webbing and sling? Set the MSH/DB towards the end of the webbing and minimize the length of the sling?

Why?

Do you do the same regardless if it's raining or likely to rain or clear skies?

Thanks!