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Well I finally received my WBBB 1.1DL (custom made lefty) and I already have an incubator uq. When I came to put the two together along with my Dutch ridge line quilt hooks, I noticed that the hooks rubbed pretty hard against the bug net. I decided not to use them until I get some feedback from folks who know. I'm afraid that my constant moving in the hammock will eventually cause these hooks to tear my bug net. Can anyone tell me if they've had any expirence with this happening???
Are you hooking the quilt hooks on the outside of the bugnet?
With the zippered bugnet, it seems you would have to do that. I believe the quilt hooks that you sew onto the hammock may be more appropriate. I don't have any, so take this with a pound of salt!
Yeah, I can't picture this, either.
That said, a small patch of ripstop sewn to the netting at the point of contact is an easy fix.
I don't think I'd clip onto the ridgeline from outside the bug net. This will inevitably cause it to rip at some point. If you're looking to clip some shock cord over the RL mid-way on the quilt, I'd go for a length of cord long enough to go from one edge of the quilt, over the RL and then clip it onto the opposite edge of the quilt. That will help snug the quilt up if you find it sagging a bit.
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Mark
I'm trying to use the ridge line quilt hooks as Dutch shows in the video. Here is the link to his video I am talking about http://youtu.be/0MG4wUGBh0I Maybe this will help with trying to picture what I am trying to accomplish. The hammock is a BB so it does have a zippered bug net and i have to go over the net. Sewing a piece of rip stop nylon is a great idea. That's probably what I'll end up having to do. Any other sugestions or experiences will be greatly appreciated!
Ahh, now I understand. Neat clips by Dutch. I use the fabric triangles to achieve the same quilt hanging/ attachment angle and it works ok but my quilt is only 3/4 length. I would think a full length incubator would be too long and the suspension should just attached to the cinched end/whoopie sling. I have an incubator on order and was thinking I'd have to ditch the triangles. Let me know if the clips work out for you.
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Mark
If you are not extremely weight conscious, you can consider the use of a piece of webbing instead of the hook (sorry Dutch, anyway I am Dutch too).
Have a look at;
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=24941
My experience is that in stays well on top of the ridge line and does not affect your bug net.
Cheers,
Tjalling
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Originally Posted by Roe Ring
Just FYI, I use my DIY triangle thingies on my WBBB and winter Incubator. I also use the main uq suspension to bear most of the weight, but the TTs help to keep the quilt from slipping off my shoulder/footbox.
Thanks str1der, that's good to know.Quote:
Originally Posted by Str1der
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Thanks for this bit of info str1der. I'm actually putting an order together for arrowhead gear and TT's are the main items. That is exactly what I had n mind to try. Good to hear that it works.Quote:
Originally Posted by Str1der
Not to disuade you because the TTs are very handy, but I'm not 100% convinced that they are necesary in every condition. I only use them in addition to the main suspension on my heavy quilt (winter Incubator), and even then only when it is very cold outside. Their best feature is forcing the quilt into the slightly assym position, which is of most benefit when the consequences of imperfect coverage are severe!Quote:
Originally Posted by Granger
I thought I would reopen this thread, because I don't think the OP was answered directly, and I have the same question. The posters offered some good advice for work-arounds, but I was wondering if anyone had some experience with this since the original thread.
I currently use Triangle thingies on my 3/4 underquilt with my WBBB. I was just looking, as always, for a new toy or alternative. Does anyone have thoughts as to using the over-the-ridgeline Dutch quilt hooks vs. the thingies? I am wondering which works better for changing the quilt angle, and whether or not the Dutch quilt hooks would cause the bug net to wear enough to cause a hole. Thoughts?
i have never heard any complaint of this happening and this thread is been out there for 4 months. There are more than 1000 of these out. I though the plastic were a great alternative to the aluminum ones I used for more than a year. I guess though if there is alot and I mean ALOT of tension and alot of movement it would wear through eventually. for the most part I find the hook stays in place and the shock cord moves through the hook not the hook is stationary on the shock cord and the the hook is just rubbing back and fourth on the netting.
FWIW
Thanks for chiming n Dutch. Even though I'm the one who started this thread, I have decided to use mine since I got them. No problems what so ever! I love them and keep my quilt right where I need it. I think ur response is what most reading this thread wanted to hear. Keep up the good work my friend:)
Thanks Dutch. Great response. I had not thought about it that way. It makes sense that the inverted "v" would pretty much stay put. I think I am going to order a set, along with some quilt hangars to see if I like them better than the triangle thingies. Order incoming.....
My questions about the Dutch ridge line quilt hooks is does it allow the netting to move freely because I find when I'm first getting into my hammock and adjusting things I move the netting around to get my lay right and I would hate for the hook to slip onto the ridgeline and put pressure on my netting. Thoughts?