Suspension questions

[DaveBromley]

Hey Guys

As some of you know i ought a nomad land hammock at the end of last month, now due to work and other things ive not been able to get out with it yet HOWEVER i'm off out for the day on Friday.

So a couple of questions first of all i bought a 10 meter length of 50mm polyprop webbing, is this too wide?

secondly what suspension method would you guys recommend? I'm thinking of using This One

Is there anything inherently wrong with the stuff i have chosen?

Dave

 

[trekkingnut]

my webbing is 2 inches wide and its standard with the make and model of hammock i have so that sounds fine to me.

I use garda hitch system.

the suspension method is like asking people which knife they use for bushcraft... youll get every single person defiant that their method is the best! you need to try out a few and find out what works for you!

 

[DaveBromley]

cool what is the garda hitch system?

Dave

 

[Shewie]

That's the same system I used Dave until I got into hammockforums and the whoopie slings, I used 18mm tubular webbing cut into 5m lengths for each side, one carabiner at each end and you're good to go. Nothing wrong with that system mate the only down side compared to the other alternatives is the bulk and weight.
Providing the webbing you've got is rated high enough then it'll work just fine.

Uncle Ray uses the same system too ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KE7dx0WJo9o&feature=player_embedded

 

[gregor-scott]

I used 50mm when making my new straps, I made a loop at each end by sewing a box stitch, I wrap it round and clipping a biner on, I then use rappel rings off the Biner to attach my hammock and tension it up. I don't have any pics but this is a similar system, hope this helps.

http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=/&gl=GB#/watch?xl=xl_blazer&v=1iJTjful66M

 

[Puddock]

This seems like a very effective hammock hanging system?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6ag9he2Z8w

 

[DaveBromley]

was thinking of something similar but not 100% sold, I think i'm gonna try a few different ways and then decide lol so.....

any other ideas on what i might try? explanations would help

Thanks Dave

 

[The Big Lebowski]

Mine consists of 4 meters flat rope (stuff DD supply) with a storm ring attached one end, and a meter of paracord thats been folded over 4 times and knotted in 6" sections, then attached to the other end of the rope.

I simply pass the rope around the tree and through the ring, wrap around as many times as needed and thread the remainder (with paracord section) through the storm ring again. The knotted sections then become adjustment loops for a karabiner and i simply clip up/down as required to lower or raise the hammock.

Its really simple/cheap to make, acts like a slap strap, can be instantly adjusted via the paracord loops and the excess paracord becomes a drip rope.

I'll dig you out a picture later at home if it helps!

al.

 

[DaveBromley]

been out today and tried a few different configs, had a great day and decided on an amalgamation of 2 different styles i think. At one end i am using a piece of webbing doubled with knots every foot or so then clipped into a bina. At the other end it is tied to the bina and then power cinched round the tree, tried it today and it works a treat.

Thanks for all your help fella's

Dave

 

[trekkingnut]

been out today and tried a few different configs, had a great day and decided on an amalgamation of 2 different styles i think. At one end i am using a piece of webbing doubled with knots every foot or so then clipped into a bina. At the other end it is tied to the bina and then power cinched round the tree, tried it today and it works a treat.

Thanks for all your help fella's

Dave

what did i say eh! i knew youd have to try them all out and find what works for you! welcome to the world of hammocking! get on hammockforums.net for more useful info!