In the video i make them out of some bright green dynaglide, but you can follow the instructions the same if you are. Attach a fid to the otherfar end of the rope the end with yellow tape in the photos and pass it through the centre of the rope at the mark made in. The video below shows whoopie slings being fitted to a hammock, and shows how easy it is to adjust their length. I should mention that the whoopie hook is designed to be used with 764. Whoopie slings 101 how to use for hammock suspension system. Green berets ultralight bug out bag with gear recommendations duration. Whoopie slings, tree straps, ridge lines, we have it all and were the first to offer them to the hammock camping community. The only way i got it to work was to buy the smallest knitting neddles i could find, and tope the tag end to it. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. For other splicing projects, or to get another look at some of the techniques i. Connect the power cable set up your slingbox m1 connect the ir emitter cable recommended connect an ethernet cable.
The first name in replacement and upgrade hammock suspensions. These whoopie slings are made with 764 samson rope amsteel blue in a variety of lengths and colors. Hammock suspension everything you need to get off the. Whoopie slings are adjustable in length so that one sling can do the job of many. A quick guide to whoopie slings for hammocks and ultralight backpacking. The whoopie sling works by wrapping the sling around the trunk of a tree or a heavy load bearing limb and pulling the end of the rope within the sling through a spliced choker. Whoopie extreme is 5 times lighter then marlows equivalent standard whoopie sling yet is 40% stronger. The addition of the adjustable structural ridge line allows you to consistently hang your hammock no matter the distance between your anchor points. Discussion in commercial tree care and climbing started by stihlgotwood, mar 23, 2008. I misplacedforgot the wire that i usually use to pull the bury portion through the outer sheath and tried to use a piece of metal clothes hanger taped to the end of the bury portion of amsteel. Whoopie slings are generally made with amsteel cord. Dynaglide is the lightest and smallest spliceable line for hammock whoopie slings available today. Hey guys, ive been slowly tinkering as i make my first diy bridge hammock, and to complete the suspension i needed to make a pair of whoopie slings.
Just select your diameter, length, and color above. As i mentioned back in this post emerging from hibernation, i recently purchased a cheap hammock. The whoopie sling derates the rope by no more than 5% so you can be certain these will give you years of service with no knots to tie. Lighter handling, increased safety factor and minimal elongation make this the ulitmate tree rigging sling. This gets incorporated into your hammock suspension at the hammocksuspension connection. Categories equipment, hammock suspension tags amsteel, dd hammocks, hammock suspension, light weight, whoopie sling leave a comment post navigation. Instructions on splicing a dyneema whoopie sling, an adjustable sling constructed with a static eye at one end and an adjustable loopeye at the other. Whoopie sling made with dyneema atlantic braids ltd.
Depending on arm length, size sling by adjusting the hook and loop on the inside of the sling. Specifically, the camping gear i plan to haul on some bikepacking trips. We pride ourselves in offering excellent personal service to our customers. Classic arm sling, universal classic arm sling, universal. I am going to replace the cording with the whoopie sling and make it my party hammock. We build our slings from 15 foot of line, making finished length just over 6foot end to end.
The goal of this is to save weight and volume on camping equipment. Adjustable tree rigging slings for knotless rigging wesspur. It also shows how incredibly easy it is to adjust the whoopie slings length. If trees are sparse where you go, then stepping up to 8 slings might be a good idea. Loopie slings are adjustable continuous loop slings made from samson tenex rope that makes knotless rigging. American arborist supplies, 882 south matlack street, unit a west chester, pa 19382 call 18004418381, fax. One of the most popular uses of this sling is to attach a block at the top of the tree without having to tie a knot. Its basically a long whoopie sling that gives you a range of adjustment between 81 and 116. Smaller line, like dynaglide, will work, but even with the larger amsteel, be sure to inspect the line for abrasion before any hang. I will try to get pics to post tomarrow the thing is, i have watched several vids on youtube of how to make ws, and they all make the bury look easy. Amsteel and amsteelblue whoopie slings have a break strength of 70% of the published. When finished, this method makes two whoopie slings that can go from 2ft. From what im reading i need 30 ft of amsteel for 2 15 foot whoopie slings for my hammock. Loopie slings are adjustable continuous loop slings made from samson tenex rope that makes knotless rigging possible.
Features a permanent eye splice at one end and an adjustable eye at the other adapts to varying loads fitted lifting control. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The hook is designed to thread onto the adjustable loop of a 764 3 mm whoopie sling, or threaded onto a continuous loop that is hitched onto the end of a hammock. I switched from the adjustable webbing suspension for a few reasons, although the webbing suspension worked great and was super easy to use it is a little lighter but not alot so no real big gain there. These are adjustable cords which you use to suspend your hammock. Doug is correct, a whoopie sling is formed with a single piece of hollow core braided ropeusually amsteel or dynaglide to form an adjustable loop. Fold material over as shown above and attach hook and loop. The hollow core rope acts as a constrictor on the piece fed through itself much like a chinese finger trap. Measuring from mark 0, measure twice the length of the finished sling length plus 1 short fid. A closeup of how the whoopie sling attaches to a hennessy hammock after removing the stock suspension top view. Reflective material snags easily and creates a rough spots on the surface. A whoopie sling makes use of this hollowness to take the end of the cord, open up a hole somewhere down the cord and stick it in.
The following video shows how you can attach a whoopie sling to your hammock replacing the rope it came with. Adjustable whoopie and loopie slings wesspur tree equipment. I mean the adjustable webbing suspension on my wbbb 1. Whoopie slings american arborist supplies, tree care. With one fixed eye and one adjustable, marlow whoopie slings are. I meant to say bead splicing amsteel to craft a set of whoopie slings. Position open sling on affected arm and secure strap around neck. Im trying to find a good picture of my setup but the whoopie sling i use is 764 diameter breaking strength around 1900 pounds and it just. The whoopie sling works by wrapping the sling around the trunk of a. A whoopie sling and maybe 56 of webbing is going to weigh so much less and take up so much less room than your 8mm rope, its going to stretch less, is more adjustable, and is better for the trees. Its the lightest and smallest splicable line for whoopie slings available today. Hook full length sling loop classic arm sling, universal classic arm. The faint mark on the far left is the end of the bury for the fixed eye loop.
Cons i got the black ones, and they have some kind of coating that comes off on my hands. Most find their comfort around 100 so thats a good starting point. Made a new set of whoopie slings for the lawson blue ridge camping hammock while accompanying my sons boy scout troop at summer camp. Rated to pound tensile strength dynaglide is safe for hammock users up to 225 pounds. Splicing fixed eye amsteel and amsteel blue whoopie slings have a break strength of 70% of the published average rope break strength. The average strength rating of 764 amsteel blue is 1600 pounds. A closeoup of how the whoopie sling attaches to a hennessy hammock after removing the stock suspension bottom view. Dutch clips are also available for the complete dutchware bling setup and if chosen will be sewn on unless otherwise specified. Whoopie slings arborist industrial ecommerce, open source, shop, online shopping. Polyester webbing tree huggers rated up to 1,500 pounds 2 black toggles 2 6 ft 764 amsteel blue whoopie slings rated up to 1,600 pounds 1 2. Makes a great addition to a suspension system, whether you use toggles, carabiners or soft shackles. Whoopie slings are adjustable slings constructed with a nonadjustable eye at one end and an adjustable loopeye at the opposite end. Ive been using both types of slings and have likes and dislikes with each.
Well, a friend gave me a 30 section of 14 amsteel, and i made whoopie slings with it. The slings make easy adjustments possible on the fly. The diy whoopie sling attached to a diy tree strap with a marlinspike knot on a carabiner. The dutchware gear whoopie hook is a minuscule titanium hook used with hammock suspension. Making big whoopie slings for heavier hammock hangers.
Custom built, from individual suspension components to complete kits we stock everything you need to get any hammock off the ground. This splice is intended for static12, static12ds and other suitable 12strand ropes made with polyester, nylon, polyolefins or a combination of these fibres. Whoopie sling completed products whoopie sling an adjustable lifting sling with a permanent eye spliced in one end, and an adjustable eye at the other end to accommodate a wide range of lifting requirements. It doesnt take much adjustment to change the way your hammock hangs, so be conservative. A whoopie sling is an easily adjustable rope sling designed for tree pruning or tree removal. For longer sling lengths, determine length needed beyond the. Its a 12strand single braid that has a great strengthtoweight ratio. Pros most inexpensive whoopie slings on the intraweps. Dd hammocks also sell dyneema braid, and their price is the.
So, since i got so much positive feedback on my previous videos, i figured id make a video and show you my process. Make a mark on the short length at a distance of 1x the diameter of the rope away from the newly formed eye. Whoopie sling for versabutton style climbing sticks and stands duration. Just to the right of that is the exit of the whoopie bury. I recently upgraded my suspension system to use tree hugger straps and whoopie slings.
By adjusting the size of the eye in the rope through the choker the user is able to adjust the length of the sling. I took the setup on a 6 day trip to the boundary waters and it worked great. Step by step instructions on how to make whoopie slings so you can add redundancy to your highline anchor. Jim goodall equipment is a family owned and operated business based in ft. Im just getting into using loop runners and slings and wow what a difference it makes on a job. On this picture the loop at the left side is done this way, and you can see the. Specs product details color silver, black, red, orange, yellow, green, blue material dyneema fiber diameter 764 overall length 6. You can buy whoopie slings from companies like dd hammocks, or if you wish make your own. Wrap the tree hugger around the tree, put the whoopie sling through the sewn end loop on the tree hugger, and hook the hook onto the continuous loop. Adjustable 764 amsteel cord, spliced with a fixed loop on one end and a fully adjustable loop on the other, giving you a tremendous amount of control over the hang of your hammock. Amsteel blue line, both for the whoopie sling and for the loop that is attached to the hammock. We recommend a suspension angle of 30 degrees to horizontal when hanging your hammock. With one fixed eye and one adjustable, marlow whoopie slings are manufactured using a unique multibraided construction for improved durability without the need for pu coating. I found that my whoopie sling suspension while easily adjustable and light is somewhat limited to a certain tree spread.
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