RIght, Hiking straps are the first to go. I don't use them anyway. Being tall the straps are too short for me, so I use the end of the middle tie rope and make a hiking strap out of that in the middle -- just right for my height.
This past week at the Bay Week Regatta my tramp completely blew out -- too much time in the sun. Had to order a new one.
If your tramp is ripping due to age, you might consider getting a new one. We have the mesh ones on our
www.onlinemarinestore.com at a pretty reasonable price, although I prefer to pay a big more and get the Hobie factory type.
Good luck,
Rick
