Comments on: Rigging A Tarp For A Hammock – With Hardware

By: Dan Hunt

Dan Hunt — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 06:25:50 +0000

In reply to Derek Hansen. Thanks Derek!

By: Derek Hansen

Derek Hansen — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 02:56:44 +0000

In reply to Dan Hunt. I would just use 40-50 feet. For splicing, I recommend this site.

By: Dan Hunt

Dan Hunt — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:56:39 +0000

Thanks Derek! I have two ignorant questions. 1: How much cordage did you use? I have 50 feet of dyneema cord and plan to cut that down to 40 feet. I figure this will be long enough for any hammock that I use. 2: Do you have any videos demonstrating how you spliced the fixed end of the cord and attached it to the carabiner using a larks head knot? Thank you!
Dan

By: Derek Hansen

Derek Hansen — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 22:02:48 +0000

In reply to Mikael. A Prusik loop works very much like a taut-line hitch. It's a constriction knot. When tension is applied, it tightens and holds. You slide them back and forth to get them into position and then you're set.

By: Mikael

Mikael — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 12:35:04 +0000

In reply to Mikael. Nvm I got it

By: Mikael

Mikael — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 12:24:34 +0000

I’m a bit confused as to how the adjustable/tightening side works. I understand the taut line hitch, but never seen the prossik be used as a tightening knot.
Please explain very basic as I’m not very familiar with knots

By: Derek Hansen

Derek Hansen — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:55:08 +0000

In reply to Noah Bradley. They can be cheap. They are not load bearing.

By: Noah Bradley

Noah Bradley — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 18:34:38 +0000

Hey Derek, do the mini beaners have to be strong, or can they just be cheap dollars store beaners?