Whoopies vs loopies... Preferences anyone?

[Mike28]

Hi yall

Just wondering if some of you have preferences regarding whoopies vs loopies... So, what are you guys using? For portys and blocks in particular...

Cheers

Mike

 

[RajElectric]

Loopies.

 

[Pelorus]

Dead eye slings either cow hitched or timber hitched.

 

[Mike28]

I just realized this should have been posted in the equipement category...

Sorrry about that!!

 

[acer-kid]

I have found that in some circumstances loopies can creep a little. I like a backed up cow hitch. I like dead eyes.

 

[treebilly]

Whoopies for the portie , loopies for the block till it gets to big wood then it's a dead eye timber or cow hitched

 

[Sean80]

Neither.... dead eyes and knots. Whoopies aren't bad for the port a wrap, but up in the tree loopies will drive you crazy.

 

[beastmaster]

Dead eye sling using a cow hitch backed up with some half hitches, I own a loopy or a woopy but don't think I've used it twice in 10 years.

 

[Pelorus]

Same here, Beast.
Used once or twice, and found a cow hitch ties quicker.
Plus, I hate the way the loose braid on Tenex pics so easily. I'd rather splice and use StableBraid for slings.

 

[acer-kid]

Tom Hoffman has an instructional video on youtube showing the specs for his "beast" whoopie.
Made with some xrings and some tenex prusik loops. Nice. Works really well, in a lot of configurations, as well as being foolishly easy to make. So, score one point for whoopies.

I also like r&r style basket slings when you can work them in, too. (overhead) They can be set and retrieved remotely, which is also a big bonus.

 

[Pelorus]

Tom Hoffman is fiendishly smart!
As well as being a down to earth friendly guy.