How to use Whoopie Slings

In this short video, I will be showing you what Whoopie Slings are and how to use them. If you have any additional questions be sure to let us know on here or through our website. Be sure to subscribe if you like the content and hit the notifications button for our new videos. Until then get out there and get hanging!

[@night23fox]

Very good explication for these. Seems nice to be able to dial in your hang a little more than continuous loops. Thanks for another good video

[@hanginghighhammocks]

You are welcome! They do make the leveling process much easier and quicker. You are also able to span a longer distance with these than you would with just tree straps and a carabiner!

[@jimdaddyshikingvideos2023]

thanks for the demonstration!

[@hanginghighhammocks]

You are welcome! Thank you for the comment! Get Hanging

[@timwarneka5681]

Short and sweet! Thanks. I brief zoom on the toggle / knot demo would be helpful.

[@hanginghighhammocks]

Tim,
Thanks for watching! Here is a link to a little more close up of the marlin spike hitch. Let me know if it helps.
th-cam.com/video/TMTpDLIz6AE/w-d-xo.html

[@timwarneka5681]

@@hanginghighhammocks Yes! That was very helpful. I didn't realize you needed a tree strap ( correct name?) with a whoopi sling. That doesn't seem to provide much weight savings over a tree strap and buckles, does it?

[@hanginghighhammocks]

@@timwarneka5681 not much weight savings unless you use shorter tree straps. But a whoopie sling and tree strap will allow you to span larger distances for the same weight as cinch buckles and a tree strap

[@timwarneka5681]

@@hanginghighhammocks Ah.. So that's the benefit of whoopi slings. Thanks!

[@NatureIntoAction]

Great demo. Couldnt see that toggle attachment to tree tho. Nice to know you dont need a carabiner. Ill have to play with that pt of attachment

[@hanginghighhammocks]

Thanks for your comment! If you mean how the tree strap attaches to the tree, it's just wrapped around the tree and threaded through the sewn loop on one end.
The whoopie attaches to the tree strap via a stick or toggle via a marlin spike hitch. Please let me know if you have any other questions!

[@irvsstella]

Im still not getting whoopie slings? You still need to have tree straps, right? So effectively adding more weight.
Im thinking a paracord loop, a metre long with a reef knot, then clip your carabiner for the whoopie sling. Any suggestions?

[@hanginghighhammocks]

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!

[@Olympic_TryAthlete]

I’m thinking this might be the solution to some of the suspension problems I’ve been having. I live on the KItsap Peninsula and the Olympic Mountains are just over an hour away. One of the issues in the Olympics is finding suitable trees that are suitably spaced. Often you can find a giant about 13 feet or so from a perfect tree or 2 giants spaced about the same. Doing the math, a 12’ tree strap on a 3-4 foot tree and you’ve run out of strap to adjust your hang. So, I went and got two 22’ sections of 5’8” climbing webbing and figured out a system to adjust the length by wrapping it a couple times around the hammock carabiner and tying off with a slip knot loop. Easy to adjust and plenty long enough. The only problem is the stretch is a bit too much.
I’m thinking that using the same system, but shortening the tie off end by using the whoopie sling to tie off almost right at the tree might enable me to have less stretch and thus keep my hammock closer to where I want it.

[@hanginghighhammocks]

Thank you for reaching out and leaving a comment! I believe that tree straps and whoopies will be your best bet. Like you stated, you will want to attach when whoopies as close to the tree as possible to reduce the stretch from the nylon webbing. Amsteel's elasticity is minimal. Once you have it adjusted and tight you will see very little stretch. Amsteel is also very lightweight so for backpacking, it is a great option to have. I have videos on how to make your own whoopies if you are interested or I have 6 and 8 foot ones for sale as well. With 8 foot whoopies and an 11 foot hammock you should be able to easily span roughly a 25 foot distance. I can also make custom length whoopies as well. Let me know! Until then, Get Hanging.

[@MrBalas3]

Looks quite simple to use. One of my hammocks is a bridge hammock and need a lot space between trees so I'm wondering if I'm better off getting your 8 ft slings vs. 6 ft slings. On the flip side my suspension straps are quite long and usually dangling on the long cause they are so long lol so I'm wondering if the 6 ft will be sufficent. Any thoughts on the matter before purchasing would be helpful. Thanks.

[@hanginghighhammocks]

Thanks for reaching out! It's really going to be a personal preference and what type of trees are typically in your area. Amsteel is very low strech compared to tree straps nylon. The less nylon you use and more amsteel, the less amount of stretch and sinking you will get. The weight difference from 6 to 8 foot whoopies is minimal so it wouldn't hurt to go with 8 foot whoopies. It's just peice of mind knowing you can cover longer tree spacing if needed. Hope this helps! Until then...Get Hanging