วีดีโอ

It's keeps tension on the bury to prevent you from accidentally loosening the bury and also prevent the tail from hanging down

That is a YOBO stand and it's called the freedom stand

You may have to have it above the bug netting if that's the case

7/64th

I have, and they actually were stronger than a locking stich continuous loop. It wasn't much difference, though. The average for the locked brummel was 2928 pounds and 3044 for these.

Great to hear!

Thank you for the great feedback! Please let me know if you have any questions!

Thank you too

Glad it was helpful! I appreciate it!

It does. You want to bury in the direction that the ends are pulled. If not, your ends will be crossed

Glad you liked it!

I'm sorry to hear that. Please take note that this is meant for 7/64th Amsteel as that is the standard for hammock suspension. Feel free to email me at contact@hanginghighhammocks.com with any other questions.

Thanks 🤗

Tree straps are indeed crucial to protect trees, so you'll want to keep using them. Amsteel, in contrast to paracord, has minimal stretch and offers easier adjustability. However, the beauty of hammock camping lies in personal preferences. As long as your setup is comfortable and safe, it's all about what works best for you! Happy hanging!

It is from a wholesale distributor. We have it for sale on out site!

I am unfamiliar with that term but I hope this video helped! I'm still working on speaking in front of a camera but just trying to help people make their own suspension!

That's fantastic to hear! I'm glad to have been able to assist you in splicing your structural ridgeline. Enjoy your hammocking adventures, and if you have any more questions or need further assistance, don't hesitate to ask. Happy hanging!

Im sorry. what do you mean by "is there not room for sag or deformation due to wind with this setup?"

I take it back. I tried this method out last late last fall and will continue to. It is easier, better and lighter. I used something a little different as Dutch hardware is simply too expensive to get where I live. But yes this system is probably the best. :) @@hanginghighhammocks

Thanks for reaching out. Please see video here: th-cam.com/video/_QhDpYntlGU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=OfuTwd-qUPfi2AlG

Hey! No, not every time. Check out my splicing length calculator on this page: hanginghighhammocks.com/pages/how-to-splice-your-own-hammock-suspension

Thank you! Its a button not that I use in a soft shackle. This can replace carabieners! Happy Hanging

@pyronymph-868 Thanks for sharing that knowledge! The Andean hand ply technique is indeed fascinating and demonstrates the incredible craftsmanship of ancient methods. It's always wonderful to learn about different ways people have been storing cords and lines throughout history.

Glad it was helpful!

I'm really glad you liked it and it helped! You'll get there! The more you do the easier it gets! Just get on practicing. Let me know if there's anything else I can help with

@@hanginghighhammocks The button knot is just killing me. I watched your other video. I'll keep working on it. I'm glad I bought the handled splicing needle from you though, it makes the work so much easier!

@@someidiot3411 Do you have any larger rope that you can practice with? You can also try and make the zing-it longer so you have more rope to work with tying the knot. I'm glad you like the splicing needle. I used to use it without the handle and it was much harder. The handle is a game changer for sure!

Sorry for the late response but awesome! How was that button knot? Have you have a chance to use then yet?

@@hanginghighhammocks better late than never ;) I did a test setup in my backyard. They worked like a charm. Definitely staying on my ridgeline. I made a few more, and also some regular soft shackles. Now I can do the button knot almost without thinking.

@Ejeej heck yea! That's awesome to hear. Yea that knot I'd difficult to learn but once you get it, it's much easier and quicker! That's for your support and Get Hanging!

Here it is: hanginghighhammocks.com/products/handle-equipped-splicing-needle-for-lash-it-and-zing-it-in-1-75-and-2-2-diameters?

Sorry for the late reply. The reason I don't hang my tarp on my hammock ridgeline is because one you have your tarp taught and you get in your hammock, your tarp will not be tight anymore. This is because once you get in your hammock it will sag and pull in some. This will cause your tarp to come in on you and will not shed water properly. You also want your tarp a little higher in order to give you some room to move around under it. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Until then... Get Hanging!

@@hanginghighhammocks I think you misunderstood which ridgeline? I was referring to the tarp ridgeline.

Ah sorry about that. Honestly, that's personal preference. If you hang it over the ridgeline, the movement of the tarp on the ridgeline may cause premature wear on your tarp.

@@fishntools There is more than one way to hang a tarp obv.. If your tarp has been seam-taped on the underside for instance, laying the tarp over the ridgeline would potentially introduce wear on the ridgeline seam-taping and cause it to leak prematurely.. In which case, this example is the way to go. H3's newest Hideaway Tarp for example comes this way, seam-taped on the underside of the ridgeline and at the midpoint tie-outs on the walls. I'm going to be adding seam-sealing to the outside myself. ie- th-cam.com/video/3sv2Hhrn1Vg/w-d-xo.html Thinking about this some more, in a particularly windy situation, having the tarp over a stiff ridgeline and the tarp's ridgeline being 'rubbed' laterally across it, it could cause the seam to pop-over the stationary ridgeline and maybe cause premature ridgeline seam-threads failure?

Thank you for the question! It is really up to the hanger in my opinion. When you research how long does a ridgeline need to be, many people recommend starting with a length of 83% of the hammocks length. If you go by this formula, then you will want to attach it to the end of the hammock or as close as possible. If you use an attachment point farther from the hammock ends, you will need to do 83% of that length end to end. What I'm trying to say is that if you have a 11 foot hammock and you are attaching your ridgeline a foot up, away from the hammock end, on each side, then you will need to make your ridgeline 83% of 13 feet. In my experience, you want the ridgeline as close to the hammock ends as possible.

​@@hanginghighhammocksperfectly explained....and needed info.thanks.

Honestly, I have never used shock cord for my tarp guy lines. I have always used a truckers hitch and have recently switched to tarp tensioners. I will create a video for using the tarp tensioners and you could incorporate a shock cord loop into it!

@@hanginghighhammocks Greatly appreciated, as my MountainFly requires tensioning of the guy lines several times a day? They say this is normal for Silnylon and I was hoping the shock cord concept would provide solution.

Honestly, I have never worked with 1/8" amsteel but may just need a size bigger to make the hole larger. For amsteel versus dyneema, I believe Samson purchases dyneema and then braids it into their own line, Amsteelblue. Amsteelblue is what I and most people use for their suspension, and it comes in any of the 7 color options.

@@hanginghighhammocks appreciate the clarity!

Thank you so much for that! I really am glad to hear my video was able to help you make your own gear! Get Hanging!

You want to aim for a ridgeline length that is 83% of the hammock length. Then experiment from there. I've found like 87% works best for me

THE LENGTH OF RIDGE LINE IS USUALLY GOING TO BE 80% OF THE LENGTH OF YOUR HAMMOCK. EXAMPLE FOR A 11 FOOT HAMMOCK. THE RIDGE LINE WOULD BE 110 INCHES LONG. IN MOST STANDER HAMMOCK LENGTHS. 80 % IS NORMAL USUALLY.

If I'm understanding the question correctly, no, there's nothing wrong with that. The smoother the taper transition, the stronger the product

Really, anything smaller than the 7/64th will allow the prusik to bite into the ridgeline and prevent it from sliding

It'll work fine! Same strength

It's a fiskars cutting mat