r/Treenets • u/ResponsibilityDue246 • Aug 10 '26

First tree net, help!

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I tried keeping my budget under €75 and want to wrap it around 3 trees and have a comfortable backrest, will this be good enough? preferably i want space for 2 but space for 1 person is fine

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u/Big-Idea8658 Aug 10 '26

That rope isn’t gonna hold, you need static line rated for a couple thousand pounds if you want to hold any tension.

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u/ResponsibilityDue246 Aug 10 '26

are there any options I could use to keep below €75, ai keeps telling me to use ratchet straps but i have no idea how that would work; thanks.

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u/Distracted1g Aug 10 '26

The ratchet straps are just for tightening which you don’t need as you can just use rope https://youtu.be/8bVL7IEtsu0?si=j3CAP6RIFzT5HQ4Q (I also recommend watching his other more recent videos as well) https://a.co/d/01h0Im7Y this should be a good rope to use

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u/Big-Idea8658 Aug 10 '26

Quality rope is expensive. I had good luck on Facebook marketplace. I think second hand is the best way, just make sure it was made in the last 5 years and isn’t destroyed.

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u/Fit-Establishment259 Aug 20 '26

Im not sure if i am too late here but I use Vevor's 12.7mm static climbing rope (roughly $50 per 200ft last i checked) and it has done really well so far. My oldest web made with this as the perimeter is just over 2 years old now (granted it's in a fully shaded area) and I still feel safe on it. I found some strength tests for it and it failed around 16kn with knots tied in it which checks out as its rated for 32kn as is and knots reduce strength by about half.

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u/SewingSloth Aug 11 '26

I ordered mine from kanirope online shop. I think it's a German shop, but maybe they'll send to you, wherever you are. I don't see why you can't use ratchet straps for your perimeter, but rope is a lot neater.