Budget tree strap options?

[Highbinder]

Hey all, I've been putting together a few DIY hammocks as gifts - so far I've made the hammocks themselves and whoopie slings, but now I need to source something to use as tree straps.

Trying to keep the costs down, can anyone recommend a source of non-stretch webbing I can repurpose as a tree strap?

What do you think about this:

http://www.webfittings.co.uk/epages...dGRE1A1xHMCzn2RgehEJ9-HM9q82SWh8YgaAiws8P8HAQ

They don't give a breaking strength, I'm assuming 25mm polypro webbing should be strong enough and be fit for purpose?

 

[Paulm]

Polyester would be a better choice I believe and is what I use, have a look here http://www.profabrics.co.uk/collect...mping/products/coarse-weave-polyester-webbing and here http://www.profabrics.co.uk/collect...cts/traditional-weave-25mm?variant=5940931459

 

[Glyn287]

What about old seat belts out of scrap cars?

 

[pysen78]

Lorry drivers discard those ratchet straps all the time, when they're too frayed to be safe anymore. Usually only frayed just in a few places, so should be able to get good parts off them.

 

[Robson Valley]

If you want new, find a supplier of horse tack, usually nylon webbing in rolls of many colors.

 

[Mesquite]

One pair of straps can be made from these

 

[Paulm]

If you want new, find a supplier of horse tack, usually nylon webbing in rolls of many colors.

Nylon isn't the best for this application, it stretches when wet apparently. Polyester is best suited.

You can make do with a variety of different things I guess, and I expect there are plenty of folk who do and have no problems, but I wouldn't personally want to be responsible for using reclaimed or unsuitable materials and taking a chance with someone else's health and well being. If a strap breaks or gives out on you while hanging a few feet off the ground, you could easily end up in a wheelchair or a lot of trouble of one sort or another.

It's not like the best stuff for the job is expensive either.....

 

[GadgetUK437]

This polyester webbing (900kg) is pretty good value,
https://www.cygnus-sails.com/item-Polyester_25mm_9kn.html
You will struggle to beat 35p per metre, no minimum order, and free postage! It is light too.
They do a 1500kg version,
https://www.cygnus-sails.com/item-Polyester_25mm.html
50p/m

I have loads of seatbelt webbing (out of the scrap cars we train on), PM me if you want some freebies.
It is nylon, but because it is 2" and v strong, stretch is negligable.

 

[Klenchblaize]

Past its sell-by date merino wool knicker elastic.

K

 

[PDA1]

http://www.attwoollsmanufacturing.co.uk/webbing/polyester-webbing/25mm-polyester-webbing/

This would do the job with a high reserve strength.

google polyester webbing reel UK to find many alteratives.

 

[GadgetUK437]

I've had a look at all those links posted and the Cygnus Sails one I posted has 'em all beat.
Polypropylene is the worst of all roads, weaker than both nylon and polyester, not as stretch resistant as polyester, degrades quicker.

A rating of 900kg is plenty for tree straps, gives you a load limit of 180kg with a safety factor of 5 to 1 (which is pretty standard). If you wanted fully life rated (sf 10:1), then the 1500kg webbing from Cygnus Sails is still the cheapest, just heavier.

The offer for free seatbelt webbing is open to anyone.

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Gadget.

 

[mountainm]

I bought a pair of Webbing Jacklines. Very long, made 2 sets of straps. Loops already stitched on the ends, perfect for cinch buckles.

http://www.seamarknunn.com/acatalog/webbing-jacklines-pair-8m-6873.html#.VC6fG_ldWaW


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[Badger74]

I bought ratchet straps from Clas Ohlson, and these have worked ok; I'm 110kg.

http://www.clasohlson.com/uk/Ratchet-Straps-2-pack/Pr407876002

 

[Whittler Kev]

What about old seat belts out of scrap cars?

It's what I made mine out of and had over 30 stone on them no probs or tree damage

 

[Whittler Kev]

One pair of straps can be made from these

Used these before. Ask Suffolk Bushcrafters if one of their members can speak with a normal lower voice after one snapped and hit him in the wrong place He was only a "normal" sizes guy which is why I use old car seat belts

 

[Highbinder]

Dang guys, you've excelled yourself thanks! So many choices.