Whoopie Slings

In this video I show you how to make a pair of whoopie slings for your hammock suspension. My method makes it easy for purchasing and measuring by starting with 25ft of Amsteel or Dynaglide, and splitting it in half to make two whoopie slings. When finished, this method makes two whoopie slings that can go from 2ft. to 6ft in length. For other splicing projects, or to get another look at some of the techniques I use here, check out my other splicing videos:
Fixed Length Hammock Ridgeline:
• Fixed Length Hammock R...
(See @3:10 for how to taper the ends)
Amsteel Continuous Loops:
• Amsteel Continuous Loop
Dutchware:
www.outdoortrailgear.com/cotta...
(Great source for Amsteel, Dynaglide, and other hammock suspension bling)

[@Knubinator]

Every time I go to make a new set of whoopie slings or continuous loops, I always come back to these videos. There simply aren't any better videos on the internet.

[@luanwang1269]

clear explanation, simple practice, effective slings.

[@ola_bandola]

Finally a perfect tutorial without annoying background music! Thanks 🙏

[@TheVerbiousOne]

Excellent tutorial. I have 100' of 7/64 amsteel and will be making 4 of these today. I actually practiced using yellow hollow braid polypropylene rope and they worked very well. So thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience!

[@ldsmike88]

This worked great! I used 7/64" amsteel. I found some of my wife's floral wire for the fishing tool and it worked perfectly. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

ldsmike88 Glad to hear! Good idea on the floral wire

[@outcry27]

Ian, thanks for posting this. Fantastic tutorial. I ordered some Amsteel after the first time I watched this video, and tonight I was able to make 4 slings in my free time at work. First try, perfect results, not a single hitch!

[@MNgunhead]

I would like to thank you. I just got my order of 100' of amsteel today. You were the inspiration to order it by the way. I have now successfully made a pair of whoopie slings and (2) 8" and (2) 12" continuous loops. With your help it was easy. I have been playing with this stuff for 1-1/2 hours and have made a full hammock suspension system. Your instructions are easy to follow and I now can make these items on my own. I am planning on making a couple hammocks using the 126 x 60 tablecloths so my daughter can join me in hanging adventures. Thanks for taking the time to make these informative videos. I have bookmarked them for future reference. It was so easy, I may have to make a few more just for fun.

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

Thank YOU for the kind words! I'm glad they helped! I spent a bunch of time trying different ways of working with Amsteel, and when I figured out this method I thought I needed to share so that others don't waste time and materials figuring it out too. Happy hanging to you and your daughter!

[@tennessee98vols]

I just ordered and received some Amsteel. I followed your video and I'm so impressed at end results. Thanks so much for sharing. Now, I'm going to make some continuous loops. Looking forward to my first hammock camping trip with my family.

[@duearklar5795]

Great tutorial thanks...using linen thread, coat hanger wire, fishing line, brass snare wire results in 60+ minutes of pain & swearing...finally heard you say guitar strings & the 2nd whoopie sling was done in 10 minutes. I knew I was saving them for something...

[@OldNavajoTricks]

Old steel strings are also really good for snares.

[@Waldwaerts]

Awesome tutorial. I just built mine while watching this video. I've also made myself two continuos loops as shown in your other video - absolutely great and helpful! Thanks for sharing! ATB, Bernhard

[@BigMoose906]

Not sure why some folks are having trouble following your simple instructions. After all the info is free no need to complain. I've made two sets of whoopie slings with ease. Thank you for the video.

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

[phone] Thanks, glad it helped. I'm not sure why they struggle either

[@lhhood423]

Thank you for your time and sharing of your knowledge. I just made my first ever set of Amsteel whoopie slings because of your tutorial. Your step by step instructions were great. Again thank you sir.

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

+Lavaughn Hood Thanks, glad it was helpful!

[@creekcrossings]

just finished making my first dyna whoopies, and this video was a big help thanks for all the info and the easy to follow instructions!

[@chrisglisson6824]

Thank you so much for showing us Dutchware.com I just bought 50ft to make my whoopies and ridgeline.

[@chrisglisson6824]

correction. www.outdoortrailgear.com/cottage-industries/dutchware/dutchware-view-all-products/

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

Glad you found him. Don't forget all the awesome titanium hammock bling he offers too :) Is my link in the description wrong? If so I'd like to fix it

[@chrisglisson6824]

Ian Young Your description isnt wrong i was incorrect with my "dutchware.com" comment. Didnt want anyone to get it mixed up.

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

Ahh, ok cool

[@samducharme4863]

Hi Ian, I thank you for this video, I hve come back to it for reference several times over the last few years. All the best to you.

[@JJiG]

Ian thank you for the well explained video on how to make whoopie slings. I just purchased my 1st Hammock and I decided that whoopie slings and amsteel continuous loops would be the way to go over the standard rope/carabiner that came with the ENO Hammock. I've only had a chance to sit in the hammock a couple times after making your suspension but its awesome and super easy to setup. Thanks again!

[@mrlanevo5]

Ian thank you for posting this video!! I now have 2 awesome whoppie slings. The splicing of the rope is the best advice you can give to anybody who is looking to make these. I only wish I had come across your video before I tore the skin off two of my fingers.

[@willnettles2051]

This is great! Can't wait to try this. Well done, thank you Ian

[@eaglesquack]

Ian! Thanks for posting this DIY. I followed your instructions and made two whoopie slings and saved some money making my own..next up..fixed ridge line..thanks in advance for that one as well. David

[@BarnacleBilltheSailor]

Thanks for that. I made a set out of amsteel. I used a .9mm mig welding wire as my fishing tool, and that made a very easy job of it.

[@sabr77]

Just made my first set following your instructions. I used a $5 loop turner from Hobby Lobby for my fish tool and the process was easy. I also added a bead in the big loop. Thanks for making this video.

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

Awesome! Good idea on the bead, I would definitely recommend it if I made the video again. Glad it helped

[@MrMrsregor]

thanks for the good, well spoken, and clear videos. i had questions, and then went to your other videos and got my answers. thanks for a good hammock series

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

+MrMrsregor Thanks! Glad you found what you needed

[@stevescope1037]

A big, grateful thank you! Your video is truly the best directions on the internet! Very easy to follow. My first whoopie slings came out perfect! Sooooo easy to follow along with you. You are the official whoopie master!

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

Steve Scope Haha, thanks! I'm good at making whoopie

[@neilg5941]

Just made my very first set of whoopie slings! I was pretty nervous about trying them out on the hammock I have downstairs. So glad I didn't end up on the ground with the thud! Thanks for posting a great, easy to follow video!

[@EricNistler]

Used this video tutorial about 10 times now. Thank you so much for making it!

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

Glad it’s been helpful! Thanks!

[@CrashbladeKnives]

Thank you. Clear and concise instructions. Well presented.

[@markoutram001]

Excellent tutorial, I just made 2 in 20 minutes! Thanks for making the video.

[@mikemcclenaghan1158]

Fantastic video. The best reference that I've seen or read for making a whoopie sling for hammocking. I tried reading through the Samson PDF instructions but the measurements are all in fids and I'd have to translate them. Your video meant I didn't have to think as much. :) Thanks!

[@brendanmcgarry3725]

Very nice, simple instructions. I always considered whoopie slings like black magic. Really excited to have adjustable slings that are soooo much lighter than my old straps and way cheaper to make. Thanks a ton! (Also, the "vital moments off camera" aren't really that vital....and you're giving instruction all along the way. Be grateful that someone is making a simple video for all of us people!)

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful

[@EddieJoe55]

I have used your video twice to make my whoopie slings. Your instructions are clear, concise and very easy to follow. Thanks so much for doing this video!

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

+Eddie Powell Thanks! Glad it helped

[@robertbland8822]

Great video!!! Just made my first set of slings plus an adjustable ridge line. Thanks!!

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

+Robert Bland Thanks, glad it helped!

[@towtom24]

Worked just like you showed. Almost too easy. Thanks, Ken

[@DeadZone318]

Ian, thanks for making this as easy as pushing the PLAY button on KZbin!

[@nosferatu49426]

Great Video... Definitely the best one I've watched on how to make a whoopie sling. Thank you very much.

[@PacMan257]

Fantastically informative video. I was able to watch it a couple of times, collect the material I needed and make a pair while following along. I used Amsteel and a florists wire as a fish tool. I also added a pair of split rings on the adjustable loop side to prevent it from slipping through and it gives me a place to clip things to with a carabiner. Thank you.

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

+Paul Calewarts Thanks! Glad it helped

[@MiamiValleyGearGuys]

Thanks for the easy to follow instructions. This will save some dough.

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

Happy to help. I know the feeling, did that a few times when I first started trying to do this.

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

Glad I could help, and happy to hear you're off the ground!

[@richedmonds1115]

Thanks for the great video! I used a carpet repair needle instead of a fid or wire for a fish, worked great!

[@wattsdronewilltravel3881]

Very simple and very say to follow! Nice job thank you

[@PaulBissekerBushcraft]

Thanks Ian, I feel confident enough with this tutorial to give it a go ;)

[@cwoodard428]

I've made 2 sets from this video and they work great

[@summittaedae2323]

Amsteel ordered can’t wait to try make a woopiesling 👍🏻

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

Perfect! Actual fishing gear used for "fishing", thanks for the tip!

[@dannypflint]

thanks, just made my first woopie slings . great tutorial

[@bwholladay]

Excellent step by step! Thank you! New slings are turning my sons cheap online hammock into a GREAT hanging system with lightweight wiregate carabiners so much cheaper and better than much more expensive options!

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

+Ben Holladay Thanks! Glad it helped

[@MrDaveB123]

Super cool Got them done with ease Thanks a ton for your instruction They turned our awesome !!!

[@DaNewfNL]

Just banged out a set of whoopie slings in about 45 minutes following your instructions exactly (time includes gathering material, making a fish tool, interruptions by wife and sipping a couple beer). I don't see how anyone could mess this up after watching your video. Thanks a lot.

[@henriknilsson591]

Excellent tutorial. I used (gutted) paracord to test the concept. Works fine.

[@peterhooper3391]

Nice video with a clear presentation. Glad the presenter mentioned what he did to make the fish tool. (Would have liked to have seen just a little more about making the taper without having to resort to another video, but that part isn't something too hard to figure out.) One thing add in explanation to other viewers: if someone has already worked with hollow cord (even just doing splicing and looping with polypropylene), the process here is much easier to understand and follow than without having any experience at all, but even so, the presentation here is clear, efficiently explained and well organized, and will result in a nice set of slings. (One quibble: It would be nice if the presenter suggested some of his preferred outlets for buying amsteel or dynaglide.)

[@jacobclark12B]

Thanks for the video. Just made a pair and they turned out great.

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

+Jacob Clark glad it helped!

[@GreatLakesBackpacker]

Great how-to video. Thanks for sharing all the details.

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

Great Lakes Backpacker Thanks!

[@3doghaus]

Thanks Ian! Great tutorial.

[@filletOfish1977]

Awesome tutorial- thanks so much for posting this!

[@RATyson]

Thanks for the video!! Just made my first two for my DIY hammock suspension. Next, I'm going to make one for a ridge line.

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

Russell Tyson Awesome! Glad it helped

[@robertsakal8239]

+Ian young Thanks much for responding to me I just made some whoopie slings using your video for guidance out of amsteel very good directions can't wait to try them out

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

Robert Sakal Awesome! Glad to hear it helped!

[@ranlove47]

Followed your directions and made two Whoopie Slings tonight. I used two 15 foot sections of Amsteel and it looks like they will work just fine. I'm new to hammock camping but it looks like that may be the way to go here in the SE Texas area. You will get the credit in future videos for your excellent how to video. Thanks much, Randy (Gadget)

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

Thanks Randy! I'm glad it was easy. Definitely a good idea to get up off the ground away from the snakes and scorpions. Happy hanging!

[@BlueRidgeMarine]

Ian Young Ian: Excellent Job on this demonstration, It's video's such as this, I really enjoy. The whole setup from the lighting, audio levels, to the quality of the knots and tails. Is just great! Thumbing-up!

[@ollieford5309]

Great easy to follow vid thanks a lot I used to have two pieces of amsteel 20mins later got me some whopie slings. Whopie!

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

Ollie Ford Haha, glad it hear!

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@kivaswander5537]

Great video, I feel like I fully understand how to do this. I need to find a fid in my house somewhere so I can make a whoopee out of a dead eye sling I bought

[@pacifica210]

awesome, thanks a lot! I've been thinking about how to hang up my selfmade hammock and then heard about a "whoopie sling", but I didn't get, how it worked or how I could make it myself. Now, after watching your video, I thinks it's gonna be so super easy, cheap and lightweight and without any tools (except the wire, but that doesn't count :D ) totally awesome. and I don't care about that some work is done off camera. you told what you were doing. keep it up and thanks again :)

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

+pacifica210 Thanks! Glad it helped!

[@jkzubricki]

Awesome video! Just made my own set of whoopie slings for $6.

[@shogunharvey]

Fantastic video.

[@sunriseshell]

Nice video! Thanks for the demo. I guess that wire must be for residential drop ceilings as the stuff I've found at the remodel at my work is thicker than coat hangers.

[@jaxshooter771]

Great video! Just used it to make my first set o whoopie slings.

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

John Pace Thanks!

[@PaulBissekerBushcraft]

Thanks, just modded my slings. Good clear info.

[@CncObsession]

Thanks for the demo. It worked great.

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

+CncObsession Glad it helped!

[@the_rooster]

I did as you sugested, used a guitarstring. FANTASTIC 🙂 It broke after while, but worked great, and it's sooooo slippery, just slides thru 🙂

[@deepakyadavj]

Very clear and helpful

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

Thank YOU for the kind words

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

Awesome, glad it helped. It seems like everyone eventually changes their ENO suspension, maybe they should get with it and just offer a whoopie slings option.

[@bagheerasadventures]

Thank you so much. I made 2 sets. One for me, one for a mate.

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

Like so many other things, it's all about having the right tool. I struggled quite a bit trying to do splicing projects before I discovered the drop-ceiling wire. Once I found that and saw how easy it was with the right tool, it made me feel pretty dumb about how hard of a time I had before.

[@wyopobo5339]

Great video...taught me everything i needed to know. i certainly appreciate it...

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

+Wyo PoBo Glad it helped!

[@hammockmonk]

Very nice explanation. This, my second experience w whoopies, was way easier than my first. Cheers! C U on the forums.

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

Thanks! I struggled for a long time until I figured out this way. Felt the need to share it for fellow strugglers.

[@johnyancey2453]

Very nice video, thank you. John

[@GregAllen2]

I just purchased my first hammock yesterday (ENO DoubleNest) and was looking for a lightweight and simple method to suspend it. Your video has been extremely helpful! I love how professional the end product is. Thank you very much! Cheers, Greg

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

Thanks Greg! Glad it helped

[@GregAllen2]

Ian Young Very much so!... I order the Amsteel and a pair of tree straps from DutchWare last night. :-)

[@GregAllen2]

Ian Young Whoopie Slings are done and ready for use. I removed the stock rope and biner from the ends of my hammock and double wrapped the slings in place of them. Simple and light. I couldn't have done it without your help! My hat is off to you sir.... :-)

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

Well thank you Greg! They're lighter, but also so much simpler to adjust. It makes it quick an easy to hang and get the height just right. Happy hanging!

[@FloridaFreedivers]

Great video, I made them with no issues

[@murmelz]

best whoopie sling tutorial

[@fchadney]

Thanks! Great video!

[@JJiG]

a quick tip for people looking to make these goto home depot in the hardware isle and pick up OOK 18 gauge aluminum wire. It's 4 bux and its what I used to pull my tapered ends thru the amsteel. Works good and super cheap if you don't happen to have wire from your drop ceiling project =)

[@MarshRat]

You're the man. I watched this vid and made my whoopee sling for a structural ridge line of a hammock system.. I gave you credit at the end of Part 2 of my vids on the build. Hope you don't mind.

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

Thanks! I don't mind at all. Glad it helped! Looks like a nice setup you made. What part of Ohio are you in?

[@MarshRat]

Ian Young I'm in NW Ohio, near Lima for now and will be moving to Central Ohio soon.

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

Cool. Have you gone to any of the Ohio Hangers meetups from the forums?

[@MarshRat]

Ian Young No Hanger meetings. I'd like to sometime but I'm more into bushcraft and prepping. A hanger meeting might be good to let me see some different idea however.

[@PoppaTim]

I found that a golf tee works very well instead of a large nail -- because of flare at the head of the tee, it opens the hole just a bit more, making it easier to push through.

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

+Tim Hagey Good idea! And the point of the golf tee is smoother and doesn't have the burs that nails sometimes do.

[@Peppymoke]

best tutorial!

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

Physics! Thanks for that interesting info

[@bushputz]

Great tutorial. Very simple and easy to follow instructions. I do have one suggestion - the addition of a stopper bead to the adjustable loop. There's nothing worse than getting ready to hang your hammock only to find that the adjustable loop accidentally got pulled all the way into the bury. Trying to coax it back out when you're in the middle of nowhere, without the proper tools, and the sun rapidly setting is NOT a lot of fun.

[@gpwnedable]

Thanks, I was looking for instructions that showed all the measurements and length needed and you have been the only one I have found to show that. I was wondering though, why you wouldn't take your closed loop out of the end channel of you hammock and just feed the end of your whoopie sling through and larkshead it on itself. That would get you a couple of inches closer to your hammock end.

[@sinfonianbarelytone9191]

Great technique. I'd worry about the cordage cutting into the tree. Found this looming for whoopie slings out of webbing to protect the tree. Good to know you can easily create continuous loops in cordage. Thanks!

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

+Sinfonian Barelytone I use 1" polyester webbing straps around the tree to protect the bark. Then I tie a Marlin Spike Hitch knot with a small aluminum toggle, and put the loop of the whoopie sling over that.

[@sinfonianbarelytone9191]

Thanks I've seen that used before. Thanks for clearing it up. Amazing technique.

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

No problem, thank you

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

@4:35 You can see, the leg you are working the tool through goes through the short tail. You want to come out as close to where it goes through as you can, and pull the tail into it. Just come out between a couple strands. The wire is in most Lowe's/HD near the tiles for the drop ceiling. You could also use a guitar string or some heavy duty twist tie.

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

Cool, glad it helped!

[@dlseller]

Great vid! Best whoopie sling tutorial I've found so far. How would the dimensions change if I were making a a whoopie sling adjustable ridgeline?

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

Isaac Zwicker I think its possible, but it would take some serious planning and calculation to get it right. I'd love to hear about your result if you do

[@ncadvr]

Subscribed, great video.

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

Thanks! :-)

[@K2_Chris]

Nice video! Going to use your idea, etc.

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@K2_Chris]

Ian Young Never seen your reply till now. Everything is working great, i'm using Dynaglide. Thank you

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

Awesome, glad to hear!

[@lasselindgren1139]

Thanks for a really god video! Now, i just need to produce 5 pairs and then i'm good to go! :)

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

lasse lindgren Glad it helped! Once you make one, the rest will go pretty quickly.

[@Monstah7]

Awesome Sauce.. Thanks =)

[@hijack1453]

Hi. Thanks for the great instructions! I just ordered one 25 ft dynaglide to make a pair. I'm not completely sure how to make this since I've never done anything with throw line. Can I screw up so bad the line becomes unusable? How easy it is to make these?

[@dlseller]

Thank you for your help. If I understand you right then I would start with 17.5 feet of cord?

[@rickdick80]

Hi Iain, I just made a set of these with no previous experience thanks to your video. I had an idea after making mine: how about adding an overhand knot to the adjustable loop to prevent turning it inside itself? It's unlikely to happen, but could save some grief out in the field.

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

Thanks, glad I could help! That is a great idea other than the knot. Knots greatly reduce the strength of Dyneema. I've seen a lot of people thread a small bead or metal nut on before doing the bury for the adjustable loop to keep it from closing.

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

Hey Matt, Glad you found them so useful! If you check out my video called "DIY Hammock Bugnet" at about 4:40 you can see a close up of how I loop my ridgeline onto the continuous loop. After I push the continuous loop through the hammock channel, I put it through the ridgeline loop, then make the larks head. Hopefully its clearer when you see it.