Luke Harris Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 My ceiling is 10 feet high. Can you recommend the best anchors and strap length that I should go for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole Dano Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Strap length: go with the 16* Anchoring: This depends on what type of ceiling you have, dry wall and joists or concrete. For Concrete, Use standard Concrete Anchors with Eye Bolt inserts For Joists: Run a 2x4 across 3 joists and either a lag screw with and eye end or a through bold with eyebolt end. Standard spacing between the rings is 50cm (apx. 19.5 inches) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Libke Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Another option may exist if you have exposed joists and beams. I have an exposed beam (I mean a thick piece of wood or metal), you may be able to rig an anchor with nylon straps, such as are used in rock climbing. I did this in my garage, which has a very solid beam going across the middle. I have not tried to rig anything on the joists; the load would need to be spread somehow, I think, as indicated above. If you end up using eye bolts, purchase ones that are a solid circle all the way around. Many eyebolts at the hardware store are incomplete circles of metal, and are less effective at holding a load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole Dano Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Great point about the eyebolts, then need to be cast or welded shut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Harris Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 I got my rings and I have a 2 x 6 across my ceiling joists that I will put the eye bolts in. Can I put the straps throught the eye bolts, or do I have to use carabiners? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole Dano Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I would definitely recommend carabiners. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Libke Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 In choosing carabiners, you may have a choice between aluminum and steel. Many carabiners designed for rock climbing are lighter, as they must be carried, but may not be as strong or long-lasting as steel. Both will hold you, but there is no need to spend more for a lighter weight. Also, there are different "gate" options, such as threaded gates with a nut, or a spring gate. (or there are spring gates with a locking nut) Unless speed is needed, the threaded carabiners may be more secure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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