I'm looking for a perfect ring shaped Carib or Maillon that will allow me to rotate and therefore release attached cords which are under tension. It has to be climbing rated.
Does such a thing exist?
Does such a thing exist?
Perfectly circular climbing rated Caribiner ?
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I've never seen one, and I doubt it exists from a safety point of view,
It's be far more likely to deform under extreme load and fail.
It's be far more likely to deform under extreme load and fail.
I thought that may be the case - any ideas for an alternative solution. I'm looking for a failsafe to stop the whoopies on my hammock hanging experiment getting into a "locked" situation, May just have to be a loop in there somewhere that I'm willing to cut if it comes down to it. A climbing rated turnbuckle would do the trick if such a thing exists?
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Look for the hitch, it just slides out to release any tension.
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Good question. I want a horizontal SRL (direct to both trees) pulled as tight as possible so I need a release mechanism.
I have two hanging options at the moment.
Option 1: I have some custom 2" 3m webbing strap with Caribs (or this could be a marlin spike) - using the caribs I wouldn't be able to undo these.
Option 2: I use the DD straps like belts tight on the tree with a standard shoelace knot then maillon or softshackle to these - hoping that the webbing will come loose when the free ends are pulled (even under tension)
Both options worry me a little so for my first hang I was going to build in a little safety and use some 550 looped 5 times in between one of the straps and the whoopies until I see if it will all release nicely. However I would prefer a bombproof method.
You suggesting that using the marlin hitch I could just push the dowel free?
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Yup, i made a set last night after watching this, tried this morning in the garden, got in the hammock with me kids and dog after about half an hour of them gooning about to tighten every thing up ,with them still in i just pushed the pin out! i was happy they were not!
What you using as the toggles then? I take it as it's the knot taking the weight, not the toggle it doesn't have to be anything to OTT?
resnikov
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
I used a small stick I found on the ground last night as a toggle whilst testing a hammock. Worked fine.
I had a length of tempered Ali rod I drilled a couple of holes in for ties so as not to loose them, cut to length and sanded the lot down smooth.
OK - will go with a cut down tent peg for now then - I need low friction so it pulls out easy.
resnikov
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
According to wiki, it says ones thats tapered is better so if the knot pulls tight its easier to work loose.
Not sure if I've got anything like that - I need something tapered and smooth. Don't forget my rig will always be under tension so being able to pull/push it out easily will be even more important.
I reckon a stick would be crimped by the hitch dude and therefore not be able to pull out. could top get a length of steel rod from b and q? I used Ali as that's what I had lying around(benefits of working on aircraft for a while) just to make you feel better I'm typing this while in my hammock! In the garden.
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resnikov
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
with a set up like that why don't you just have tight ridge line and then tie the hammock on with prussik/klamhiest.
Hah well, I'll have you know I enjoy travelling the hour into Leeds, sitting in an office all day then not making it home in time to see my kids for more than 30 minutes before they go to bed! Yeah.... that's living that is....
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yeah!
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