Way to leave rings outside in the weather?

[sasquatch]

Hey guys, I was wondering if you guys have any good ideas for leaving rings out in the weather. I was thinking about painting them white to reflect the sun, but what about the straps? I was thinking I could buy some rope and tie them up... But then I couldn't adjust the height. Are rachet straps about the same as ring straps?

[Blairbob]

Check the weight tolerances of the straps.

In Arizona, I doubt you are dealing with much rain. Not sure if heat will add to deterioration of the straps.

No idea how to combat heat absorption with synthetic rings. I've never really used synthetic rings outside in hot conditions.

[John Sapinoso]

Sounds like more trouble that simply setting them up everyday.

[OyvindBirkeland]

I've got a set hanging under my balcony. Has been there for about 8 months I'm guessing, and look as good as new. They are not getting much rain under the balcony, but here in Norway it sometimes rains/snows horizontal so they are absolutely getting some water:)

[rubadub]

The straps can always be replaced, they are rated to ridiculous strengths so even if they did weaken I would not expect a catastrophic failure. I was thinking of how to protect outdoor rings from rain before. I had thought you could have single rain proof bag, perhaps with drawstrings, you get these in military/camping supply shops. After use you would pull the buckles down to the rings, now pop both rings in the bag, close up the bag so now it looks like a bag hanging from webbing, no rings or buckles visible. Now the trick is to invert the bag so the open end is facing the ground, then have some extra string or velcro buckle thing so you can tie the bag to the webbing above it. Now any rain should fall off an not get up into where the rings & buckle are.

If you had rope loops at head height attached to your outside structure you could just bring your rings along and attach the adjustable rings -this way you do not have to go climbing up or general hassle to get the rings over the top of the structure each time.

[Nilan]

@sasquatch

I have the same query...and for some reason I feel some wear and tear might already have started happening what with all the dust, pollution, heat and rains!

rubadab does make an excellent point, but then again, I suppose it could be better to simply remove the rings before the rains come....but then again, climbing up to attach the rings again takes time....a classic catch-22 position! :?

[timg]

I was thinking of how to protect outdoor rings from rain before. I had thought you could have single rain proof bag, perhaps with drawstrings, you get these in military/camping supply shops. After use you would pull the buckles down to the rings, now pop both rings in the bag, close up the bag so now it looks like a bag hanging from webbing, no rings or buckles visible. Now the trick is to invert the bag so the open end is facing the ground, then have some extra string or velcro buckle thing so you can tie the bag to the webbing above it. Now any rain should fall off an not get up into where the rings & buckle are.

great idea!