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hi
i have seen that some hammocks use a tape not rope for hanging (like RM eco sleep system).
what is this tape and where can i get some
thanks adam
Graham_S
24-08-2005, 22:04
i can't speak for anyone else, but the tape on my hammock is 25mm climbing tape i got in tiso. (they sell it by the meter so i got the exact amount i needed)
lardbloke
24-08-2005, 22:07
Rope is bobbins, it is liable to stretch and can damage the tree (I am sure I will be proved wrong on these comments).
I purchased extra tubular webbing to use with DD hammock (of ebay) from the same seller. I purchased another 10 metres to attach to the karabiners.
Other members have used climbing slings, just get large ones and unpick the middle stitching out or use cordura webbing.
Has anyone tried a daisy chain sling for putting up a hammock?
Does it work?
Squidders
24-08-2005, 22:15
Go to a scrap yard and get a few seat belts and sew thends to make a loop at each end.
v.cheap solution!
Tubular webbing can be bought from any climbing shop. Whether you can get it in suitably muted colours is something else though! As for a daisy chain, it would be OK, but I can't see any great advantage to using one really.
Go to a scrap yard and get a few seat belts and sew thends to make a loop at each end.
v.cheap solution!
I did just this last week and the guy gave it to me for free (I`m all for recycling).
He asked what it was for, which I guess he needed to do incase I was planning to use it as a seatbelt for some project, but did not bat an eyelid when I told him it was for a hammock.
Elliott
Tubular webbing can be bought from any climbing shop. Whether you can get it in suitably muted colours is something else though! As for a daisy chain, it would be OK, but I can't see any great advantage to using one really.
Was thinking the daisy chain would be easy to adjust, sling larksfooted round the tree then a daisy chain sling to clip the hammock on to.
Would avoid the problems of tying knots in the sling which are always a pain to undo. Another advantage could be with the loose bit of sling hanging down it may divert the water away from the hammock too.
IIRC Neil-1 uses 25mm webbing (Correct me if I'm wrong mate).
There was a thread about hammocks (and making them yourself) about 2 (??) weeks ago.