Hammock Roap

[Shinken]

Where can i get some long roap suitable for a hammock online?


Cheers for any help!

 

[weekend_warrior]

I use 15mm Troll flat climbing tape - very strong and very little stretch.

you can find it here:

http://www.needlesports.com/acatalog/Cord_&_Tape.html

3/4 of the way down the page

 

[Ogri the trog]

Try your local hardware store for builders tie down straps, they come in different widths and lengths and are likely to be somewhat cheaper than any climbing type rope, and they'll be a lot kinder to the tree they are wrapped around!

ATB

Ogri the trog

 

[gunnix]

I just use this from a DIY store:
http://www.brico.be/wabs/nl/catalog2006/index.jsp?cid=2&rid=295564&nid=372621&param=1

cost me 3€ for 5m.

 

[weekend_warrior]

15mm climbing tape doesn't hurt trees - I've been using it for a long time and it doesn't hurt the bark in any way, nor cause any depressions in the sapwood and it knots easily and securely. I weight nearly 16.5 stone, so I'd say it was pretty safe . Ogri is right, there are cheaper options as he mentions. Car seat belt material has been used as well.

Bascially you want something with low stretch - so your hammock doesn't sag to badly under load. Something flat and wide, so it doesn't dig into the tree, will provide maximum surface grip and something that is strong, no one likes getting dumped on the deck by their hammock in the middle of the night.

HTH

 

[nooky]

Ash,
I have replied to your PM. Just to let anyone else who is interested know. This place Pointnorth sell all sorts of good stuff, cord, webbing, etc
http://www.profabrics.co.uk/snap_product_search.php?search=true&category=Cord and Webbing

 

[JonnyP]

Try your local hardware store for builders tie down straps, they come in different widths and lengths and are likely to be somewhat cheaper than any climbing type rope, and they'll be a lot kinder to the tree they are wrapped around!

ATB

Ogri the trog

I agree, very easy to use, and adjust.....

 

[Pablo]

You can always splash out...

http://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/slap-strap-pro.html

Not used it myself but have seen it on websites.

Pablo

 

[Jared]

You can always splash out...

http://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/slap-strap-pro.html

Not used it myself but have seen it on websites.

Pablo

Looks like a climbing daisy chain, (type of sling).

Anchor slings have loops at either end, or is just a big loop of tape.

 

[pibbleb]

How long do you have your ropes.

I have to say Pablo. I like the shiny kit!:11doh: