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littlebiglane
03-03-2010, 13:17
I was looking for a ultra-lightweight alternative rope/cord for hanging my tarp and hammock and not having to carry around so much of the stuff as it can all be quite bulky adding up the guy lines and hammock tapes and I stumbled across this kevlar (aramid) tape with a breaking strain of 1250lbs for something 5mm wide and flat. Anyone had any experience of this kind of rigging? It costs $10 for 20 metres.....
Sorry about the stupid links - info here:
http://www.neptco.com/Website/neptco.nsf/attachments/aramid/$file/aramid.pdf?Open
http://www.neptco.com/website/neptco.nsf/attachments/SellSheet3/$file/MULETAPE.pdf
A slightly wider version is sold here (3/8") http://aeroconsystems.com/cart/products/Kevlar_Tape_for_Recovery_Bridl es-150-49.html
Interesting :D and interested ...
;)
On rolls upto 30KM (first URL) ... atleast you've got enough if you can't find 2 trees on your camping spot :D
FreddyFish
03-03-2010, 14:21
Interesting :D and interested ...
;)
On rolls upto 30KM (first URL) ... atleast you've got enough if you can't find 2 trees on your camping spot :D
LMAO, 30Km humm, when do you have to start taking in to account the curvature of the earth?
Ogri the trog
03-03-2010, 14:31
The down-side of using ultra light-weight (read thin) cord for hammocking, is that you tend to leave deep gashes in the bark of the trees you've hung from. Doesn't always sit well with "Leave no trace" ethics.
Personally I use 2" polypropylene webbing tape and I have yet to see a mark on any tree used!
ATB
Ogri the trog
FreddyFish
03-03-2010, 14:44
I have only hammocked a couple of time (DD Hammock) and I find that the tapes supplied stretch loads.. is it just me?
I know I'm no light weight but I would like to find some light weight no stretch tapes.
As for the tree. you could use a climbing sling round the tree and attach this skinny buggers to them.
rancid badger
03-03-2010, 14:44
The down-side of using ultra light-weight (read thin) cord for hammocking, is that you tend to leave deep gashes in the bark of the trees you've hung from. Doesn't always sit well with "Leave no trace" ethics.
Personally I use 2" polypropylene webbing tape and I have yet to see a mark on any tree used!
ATB
Ogri the trog
I have to agree with with the above to be honest, Ideally; you want to spread the load not focus it on a tiny area,although 30mm would be wide enough, to protect the bark.
I understand where LBL's coming from; as far as compactness and weight goes but I think the cons outweigh the pro's in this case.
R.B.
littlebiglane
03-03-2010, 16:03
I have to agree with with the above to be honest, Ideally; you want to spread the load not focus it on a tiny area,although 30mm would be wide enough, to protect the bark.
I understand where LBL's coming from; as far as compactness and weight goes but I think the cons outweigh the pro's in this case.
R.B.
Yeh...it was only a thought. I was just looking at all my bleedin' paracord and hammock tape and realised it took up nearly as much space as the tarp and hammock and probably weighed as much! So much for keeping the weight down :lmao: :lmao:
Maybe using slightly wider tape for the trees (even the 30mm stuff looks extremely light) and the 5mm stuff for the ridgeline and guys.....
Anyway...it was just a thought......not necessarily well thought out :rolleyes: The stuff looked strong and cool :D
LBL
Andy2112
03-03-2010, 16:08
I have only hammocked a couple of time (DD Hammock) and I find that the tapes supplied stretch loads.. is it just me?
I know I'm no light weight but I would like to find some light weight no stretch tapes.
You and me both. They do stretch alot with the first few uses but after a while they settle down and do not stretch.:D
Worth a try LBL, go for some wider tree straps and then attach your new fancy cord to that.
I have loads of seatbelt webbing if you want to make some kind of tree huggers.
FreddyFish
03-03-2010, 16:18
You and me both. They do stretch alot with the first few uses but after a while they settle down and do not stretch.:D
Ahh.... so I just need to let my Hugh Jass brake them in a bit...
Thanks for the info. I'd pretty much given up on them as a bad job.
so i hope to go :hammock: and not :stretcher:
Andy2112
03-03-2010, 16:57
Ahh.... so I just need to let my Hugh Jass brake them in a bit...
Thanks for the info. I'd pretty much given up on them as a bad job.
so i hope to go :hammock: and not :stretcher:
Yep, same thing went through my mind as well mate. Keep at em and eventually the will stretch out.