At the start of this research and development effort, synthetic rope end. As ive been reading and doing research on suspension systems, ive seen references to both amsteel and dyneema cordage. Samson amsteel blue is an excellent wire rope replacement. The samson documentation invariably lists amsteel blue as a class 212strand. The name whoopie sling was apparently first recorded in tree care industry, volume 11 2000. If you select dutchware whoopie hooks, we install them on the whoopie and it provides an instant connection to the channel loops of your bias hammock. Getting the maximum comfort from a hammock requires hanging each end at the correct angle. Amsteelblue is a torquefree, 12strand single braid that yields the maximum in strengthtoweight ratio and, sizeforsize, is the same strength as steelyet it floats.
Also an adjustable ridgeline is just a really long whoopie if you want to make that too. Amsteel whoopie slings single whoopies slings these are sold individually so you can pick different colors whoopie slings are one of the most adjustable and lightest way to suspend your hammock. The 764 commonly used for whoopie slings, has only eight strands, but diameters beyond that have twelve. Whoopie slings whoopie slings are adjustable in length so. Sizing and color information whoopie slings our whoopie slings are sold by the maximum useable length. Dd ratio is the ratio of the diameter around which the sling is bent divided by the body diameter of the sling. Whoopie sling made with dyneema atlantic braids ltd. The first name in replacement and upgrade hammock suspensions.
Description premade amsteel whoopie sling for use in gathered end hammock suspension. Smaller line, like dynaglide, will work, but even with the larger amsteel, be sure to inspect the line for abrasion before any hang. Samson amsteel blue is a torquefree 12 strand single braid rope made from dyneema fibers. If youve ever considered splicing your own amsteel, give this a try. They are not the same thing, but are often confused. Splicing a continuous loop by sight the ultimate hang. Just select your diameter, length, and color above. Hammock suspension everything you need to get off the. The adjustment allows snug lifting control and minimizes the number of fixed length slings required.
Amsteelblue is an excellent wire rope replacement with extremely low stretch, and superior flex fatigue and wear resistance. A simple guide to setup and tie whoopie slings for hammock suspension and ultralight backpacking. Choosing the whoopie sling portion is basically the same as choosing separate. Home forums general forums hammock camping hangers show me your suspension hardware please. They were originally designed by arborists as a way to securely hang from a tree. Loopie slings are adjustable continuous loop slings made from samson tenex rope that makes knotless rigging. 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. Norm, 1 have you done any tests of the loopie pulled in a choked configuration. 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. For longer sling lengths, determine length needed beyond the maximum. Whoopie sling made with dyneema may 1, 2016by atlantic braids ltd. Amsteel blue is a torquefree 12strand braid that, sizeforsize, is as strong as steel but outlasts wire 3. Strong, simple and light weight the whoopie sling make a great replacement camping hammock suspension. The samson documentation invariably lists amsteel blue as a class 212strand product, but that documentation often does not include the 764 size because it is too small for the marine and industrial use that samson caters to.
I dont use a loopie or whoopie sling, and i rig my portawrap. Amsteel and amsteel blue whoopie slings have a break strength of 70% of the published average rope break strength. This means retying the ropes used to attach the hammock to the tree often many times. Everyone talks about them but still i dont understand. Unfortunately, the whoopie slings store did not carry the. Amsteel blue line, both for the whoopie sling and for the loop that is attached to the hammock. Viewing 25 posts 1 through 25 of 31 total 1 2 forums are. Running lines and end connectors for synthetic rope to reduce logging workloads prepared by. Whoopie sling how to tie a whoopie sling using stepbystep. This is a great project for boy scouts, or anyone that. Nick moynihan whoopie slings are adjustable in length so that one sling can do the job of many. The sling has a permanent eye splice at one end, and an adjustable eye at the other end that allows it to adapt to loads of various sizes.
I meant to say bead splicing amsteel to craft a set of whoopie slings. Amsteel and amsteelblue whoopie slings have a break strength of 70% of the. They have a bead spliced on the adjustable loop so it c. Apr, 2012 i should mention that the whoopie hook is designed to be used with 764.
The whoopie sling concept has been developed to alleviate such a situation. At only 17th the weight of wire, it is a safe and efficient solution for all marine applications where wire is traditionally used. The samson documentation invariably lists amsteel blue as a class 2 12strand product, but that documentation often does not include the 764 size because it is too small for the marine and industrial use that samson caters to. Guide to amsteel this is cleanup of a previous post. Are these products just brand names of the basic same product kind of like ford and chevy. Making big whoopie slings for heavier hammock hangers. Bushwalk australia view topic group buy amsteel 764. As i mentioned back in this post emerging from hibernation, i recently purchased a cheap hammock. Its the lightest and smallest splicable line for whoopie slings available today. Also, 3 what strength lossincrease can be measured. This gets incorporated into your hammock suspension at the hammocksuspension connection. Amsteel cord is made of dyneema fibers and its some really durable stuff. Whoopie slings are adjustable in length so that one sling can do the job of many. I attach the whoopie slings to the tree hugger straps with carabiners.
Apr 16, 2015 i use a basic measuring method for all my buries. Amsteelblue is a torquefree, 12strand single braid that yields the maximum in strengthtoweight ratio and, size forsize, is the same strength as steelyet it floats. Simply put, a whoopie sling is a rope designed with an adjustable loop. Hammock suspension bundle whoopie slings, continuous loops, soft shackles. How to make camping hammock whoopie slings adjustable hammock suspension diy, myog. 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. For longer sling lengths, determine length needed beyond the maximum length listed in table to right. You can order different colors per end to distinguish head end from foot end. Are these products just brand names of the basic same product. Single braids suffer from loss of strength due to abrasion very rapidly much more so than double braids or core dependant ropes which have a sheath offering them some protection.
Unfortunately, the whoopie slings store did not carry the dutch clips like shug had in his video, so instead, i opted to go with 2 of the nano 23 carabiners by c. Hi all, ive finished making some whoopies and tarp ridgeline set for a friend and have run out of amsteel. Just to the right of that is the exit of the whoopie bury. Or, are they fundamentally different in construction and usage.
These splicing instructions are intended for use with supreemx12 made with dyneema fibre and other 12strand ropes made with highmodulus fibres such as vectran, technora. The whoopies take no time at all to make and even if you go with a strap based system they are a cinch too. One configuration is the samson rope technologies whoopie sling. The whoopie sling is an adjustable strap with an eye at both ends designed for static line applications such as guylines and intermediate support lines. Measuring from mark 0, measure twice the length of the finished sling length plus 1 short fid. You need a monster knife or good scissors to cut it. The material is extremely durable and has a strength rating comparable to that of steel but. It had mean breaking strengths of 8586% of the cmv. This is cleanup of a previous post is amsteel the same thing than amsteel blue.
Look on hammock forums for the diy whoopie blog or on samson ropes site for a pdf. For longer sling lengths, determine length needed beyond the. The description makes it clear that the sling was developed by and for arborists and it also describes the use of a pulley block on the sling. I see that whoopie slings are made from amsteel and that some manufacturers of hammocks warbonnet for one uses dyneema for their suspension. With one fixed eye and one adjustable, marlow whoopie slings are manufactured using a unique multibraided construction.
Our experience with this one rope amsteelblue indicates synthetic ropes of high. Amsteelblue synthetic rope by samson rope technologies. That being said, the longer the whoopie sling, the higher. Im going to buy some more and thought id see if anyone else needed any before i put. They are made from amsteel or dyneema rope which is amazingly strong stuff. Adjustable whoopie and loopie slings wesspur tree equipment. Whoopie sling for versabutton style climbing sticks. Discussion in commercial tree care and climbing started by lone wolf. The faint mark on the far left is the end of the bury for the fixed eye loop.
The description makes it clear that the sling was developed by and for arborists and it also describes. These whoopie slings are made from 764 silver amsteel, which consists of braided dyneema. Whoopie sling made with dyneema whoopie slings are adjustable slings constructed with a nonadjustable eye at one end and an adjustable loopeye at the opposite end. Look on hammock forums for the diy whoopie blog or on samson ropes site for a pdf on how to do it.
Whoopie slings are generally made with amsteel cord. Adjustable tree rigging slings for knotless rigging wesspur. Whoopie sling how to tie a whoopie sling using stepby. Make a mark on the short length at a distance of 1x the diameter of the rope away from the newly formed eye. Check out our amsteel selection for the very best in unique or custom. Most find their comfort around 100 so thats a good starting point. Running lines and end connectors for synthetic rope. It doesnt take much adjustment to change the way your hammock hangs, so be conservative. Hydro one has historically used amsteel as a rigging line, says jeff pellar, work. The whoopie sling is still widely used by arborists. Also, 3 what strength lossincrease can be measured between that of a loopie, a spliced loop, whoopie sling, and the breaking strength of the rope in a straight pull. With one fixed eye and one adjustable, marlow whoopie slings are manufactured using a unique multi. Making big whoopie slings for heavier hammock hangers youtube.
What is being sold by cottage vendors today is usually. Samson amsteel blue yields the maximum in strengthtoweight ratio and size for size, is the same strength as steel, yet it floats. Whoopie slings, tree straps, ridge lines, we have it all and were the first to offer them to the hammock camping community. Oct 10, 2016 step by step instructions on how to make whoopie slings so you can add redundancy to your highline anchor. From what im reading i need 30 ft of amsteel for 2 15 foot whoopie slings for my hammock.
Samson amsteel blue high performance rope cordage lift. The new wave in suspension is a thing called a whoopie sling. Here is the weight that a typical 764 amsteel blue whoopie sling is rated to support. The easiest way to hang a hammock is with adjustable suspension like these easy to make whoopie slings. 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. You could use amsteel as a whoopie sling, but youd want a much larger diameter than 38 to make up for the loss in strength due to abrasion. I wont go into a great deal of detail about how to make them as it is very thoroughly documented on, such as this thread. Rather than take the time to make a new set of whoopie slings adjustable camping hammock suspension lines, we just attached some amsteel blue on each end and manually made adjustments at. Specs product details color silver, black, red, orange, yellow, green, blue material dyneema fiber diameter 764 overall length 6 ft lead length 8 weight 20 g. Categories equipment, hammock suspension tags amsteel, dd hammocks, hammock suspension, light weight, whoopie sling leave a comment post navigation. Used for lowering heavy branches or logs, the portawrap iii is a friction device that enables a single person to control loads many times their own weight. Folks ask what the minimum length is and, depending on how much is used when attaching to the hammock, it is approximately 14 for all sizes of whoopie slings. The material is extremely durable and has a strength rating comparable to that of steel but weighs a fraction of what steel does and even floats.
Apr 19, 2017 the weight of a whoopie sling made from 12. Making it one of the best innovations in hammock camping suspension systems. Step by step instructions on how to make whoopie slings so you can add redundancy to your highline anchor. Doug is correct, a whoopie sling is formed with a single piece of hollow core braided ropeusually amsteel or dynaglide to form an adjustable. Loopie slings are adjustable continuous loop slings made from samson tenex rope that makes knotless rigging possible. It also shows how incredibly easy it is to adjust the whoopie slings length. Amsteel and amsteelblue whoopie slings have a break strength of 70% of the published. Its a 12strand single braid that has a great strengthtoweight ratio.
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