Interesting hook and tensioner

[TxTrapper]

This looks very promising. Just need to find out how to get some


http://www.woojinplastic.com/products/detail/391/category:clip-n-special-hook

 

[aclawrence]

Also take a look at dutchware. He has all kinds of titanium gadgets for hammock suspensions. Lots of tensioners

 

[WRM]

Good luck trying to get Woojin stuff--dun tried that one. If you can find what you want it is often through a bulk supplier and $100 minimum. Dutchware does have a bunch of cool stuff. Or this might work for what you are looking for

http://www.hudson4supplies.com/metal-hardware/metal-defense/itw-g-hook-waveloc-1-0-cb.html

 

[TxTrapper]

Yep, chatted with Woojin and your right no luck.
The g-hook doesn't do exactly what I want because it slips under a load.
Seek out side came out with one in 3/4" but the shipping kills you if you just wanted to order the buckles. Which I would like a set.

 

[WRM]

That is the waveloc version of the G. Supposed to not slip under load.

 

[TxTrapper]

That is the waveloc version of the G. Supposed to not slip under load.

But it does unless you tie the loose end.

 

[WRM]

So what is the difference between the standard G and the waveloc version? I was about to order a bunch to replace some buckles based on the various sites statements that they are anti-slip after adjustment. Do they just not work as stated?

 

[TxTrapper]

My experience is they both slip when under a heavy load. The wave is a little better but still when loaded will creep some.
They did make the wave to stop this creep and it is better but didn't stop it all together.
I do use them but not where there has to be absolute hold.

 

[WRM]

Oh well, the search goes on. I was going to try and replace some autolocks with them. Maybe I'll try with a plastic keeper on the strap and see if that will create enough friction on the doubled strap to eliminate the creep. Thanks for the input. And, let me know if you find a source for those Woojin ones you located.

 

[TxTrapper]

The ones seekoutside have are 3/4". I have heard they hold very well and are light, they made them out of 7075 aluminum.

 

[WRM]

If only they made them in a 1 inch version.

 

[TxTrapper]

If only they made them in a 1 inch version.

I know, I agree

 

[WRM]

I went ahead and tried the waveloc version of the clip. I could not get them to slip, and I was virtually hanging by them. Perhaps it is the type webbing that makes the difference?? I used them to replace the plastic snap buckles on a Kifaru load panel. Approx 4 grams lighter per buckle and a lot less bulky. Hudson also carries the Highlander webbing if you need extra for a project.

 

[bcimport]

I've had great luck with the wave loc's as well. They don't feed quite as nice as a plastic buckle but they are bulletproof and shorter overall than a plastic buckle. I also liked that I can disconnect and reconnect them silently vs that click you get with male female buckles if you're not real careful.

 

[WRM]

Ditto, though they seem like they likely will be a bit noisier if they make accidental contact with other metal objects.

Have you had any issues with them rusting? That was really my only concern.