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    Default Can Nite Ize Figure 9 Carbines support a hammock?

    I use the small Nite Ize Figure 9s to tie down my hammock's tarp and I love them. Has anyone used the large, aluminum Nite Ize Figure 9 Carabiner to support an actual hammock?
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    I should say that the company states each carabiner can support 150 lbs. I've done a quick calculation and determined the maximum hammock weight (person & gear) given the angle of the support rope from the horizontal:

    52 lbs load at an angle if 10°.
    103 lbs at 20°
    159 lbs at 30°
    212 lbs at 45°

    [Max_Weight = 300 * sin (angle)]

    Still, I'd like to know if anyone uses these when hanging.
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    i wouldn't do it, its not rated for it. you will be pulling +300# per side if you are 200#. some still use them. some have broke. there are so many lighter and cheaper options out there. how did you plan to hook them to the tree straps???
    I'm so confused, I'm not sure if I lost my horse or found a rope.

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    Yeah, I wouldn't use these myself, I was just curiousif anyone did. I tie mine up with a knot following the Hennessy Hammock method. What other product would you recommend? I weigh 190 lbs and have a HH Hyperlite. thanks for the input.
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    Suspensions
    i used the ring buckles w/12' straps on the trail (works great if you need to hang in shelter)
    my other hammocks have whoopie slings on them using dutchware.
    I'm so confused, I'm not sure if I lost my horse or found a rope.

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    i am using them, with a hennessy hammock. the only problem that i have, is that i will set my hammock up at a certain height, and after i get into it, it drops down to half the height.

    just to clarify after i get into it and get out of the hammock for the first time, the hammock is at a lower position. is this normal or is the line slipping in the figure 9.

    keep in mind im new to the whole hammock world.

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    but i guess to answer ur question, i like them, easy to put up and take down. and i use the beaners when im hiking to hang stuff off the pack.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stats 2012 View Post
    I use the small Nite Ize Figure 9s to tie down my hammock's tarp and I love them. Has anyone used the large, aluminum Nite Ize Figure 9 Carabiner to support an actual hammock?
    Don't try it unless you don't mind a butt landing.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cottontp View Post
    i am using them, with a hennessy hammock. the only problem that i have, is that i will set my hammock up at a certain height, and after i get into it, it drops down to half the height.

    just to clarify after i get into it and get out of the hammock for the first time, the hammock is at a lower position. is this normal or is the line slipping in the figure 9.

    keep in mind im new to the whole hammock world.
    If you are using the figure 9 to suspend the hammock you may want to stop. I would recommend looking into Whoopie Slings if you want something simple to set up and adjust.
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    I use Dutch Clips with mine
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    I use lightweight wire gate climbing carabiners and straps and use what I call a "slippery Windsor" knot. Someday I'll have to take a picture of it. I stumbled upon the knot while experimenting with quickly tied, fast holding, easily removeable knots. Couldn't be simpler.
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