Today I’m going to share with you a project I’ve been working on. I’m not a huge fan of knot tying. It’s definitely an area to improve upon. So I’ve looked into making an easier and faster suspension. I’ve made some real progress in and have a working demo I’ll share with you today.
I saw a video on using climbing rings to quickly hang and tension a hammock. That system looks great but I had a hard time finding climbing rings. Most of the ones I found in the net were too pricey. i was walking around Lowe’s looking for something comparable and cheap. I came across Blue Hawk O-Ring’s. These things are supposed to be used for choke collars, purse and bag hardware, horse bridals and belts. I bought four of the 1-1/2 and four the 2in ones. The weight rating for the 1.5in ones are for 265 pounds. That’s good enough for hanging a hammock. They cost $1.47 a piece which comes out much cheaper than climbing rings.
The way it works is to loop the rope through the hole and around both rings then in between them and once again around. I allows you to pull tension but wont go the opposite way. I had a little trouble getting it work correctly and took a few try’s to get it set up right. Then for good measure I tie a loose knot on the end. Once I had it set correctly I didn’t slip at all and I was able to good tension on it.
The advantage of this system is how fast you can set it up under any circumstance. It would excel in a low light situation. It’s easy and would have no learning required, anyone could hang a hammock this way.
For a trial run I was pretty happy with the o rings. I need more testing of them before I would recommend everyone go try it. Also there is a warning that these are not meant to support human weight. I am fine with the risk and am sure they will perform well. How do you hang your hammock? Let me know in the comments
I’m on the opposite end of the spectrum when it comes to knots. Nearly 20 years after getting my Eagle Scout I still find myself practicing my knots. Any hike or adventure into the woods is going to see my packing a bit of rope for assorted needs.
Shaun I really need to work on my knotts
I use the fast straps from ENO. They work well in most situations, but I do end up tying knots to cinch it tighter at times.
Might have to check them out. I really want a whoopie sling set up though
I’ve run into this two ring, one way hitch idea used in another application. Somehow it never occurred to me to use this with my hammock. So, I say, good catch!
However, You’re explanation of how to do this, in this posting, is very hard to visualize. It’s unfortunate, because many who would find this useful, will not pursue it because it’s too hard to figure out. I think that it’s worth revising this posting, to make it clearer.
Regards!
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Short but very precise information… Thank you for sharing this
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