next generation of hammockers here

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03-31-2010, 20:36
zgadow20

next generation of hammockers here

hey there everyone , very glad to be part of your forums! me and my freinds have been hammocking for about a year now , but we've been backpacking since we were wee little lads=) we're 16 yrs old , most of my hiking buddies and i are sophomores in high school (except my dad of course). i'm just here to improve my setup , and wiggle my way into the hanging community. in a few years we plan on through hiking the AT so for now im aiming at perfecting my hammock setup and making it as light , simple , and comfortable as possible. im currently hanging in an eno , but i ordered a blackbird recently. most of my freinds hang either in eno's or hennesy's , and we're always looking for ways to improve our comfort , hopefully i can get some good tips and whatnot here. nice to meet you all!
-zach
03-31-2010, 20:39
Just Jeff

Welcome to the forum! You should find lots of little ways to tweak your setup here. I can't promise they'll all be improvements, but you'll have fun with them anyway!
03-31-2010, 20:41
gargoyle

You'll love the bb. welcome. enjoy the ride.
03-31-2010, 21:38
Bleemus

Isn't it past your bedtime? :lol::lol::lol:

Welcome to Hammock Forums!
03-31-2010, 22:58
titanium_hiker

don't forget your treehuggers! :)
03-31-2010, 23:09
mbiraman

Hey welcome to the forum Zach and friends. I've got a BB and love it. There's a lot of info around here, pretty much everything you'll need except you have to supply the pics of your rigs.
04-01-2010, 08:22
Peter_pan

Welcome to the forum and the hanging gang.

Pan
04-01-2010, 09:07
ikemouser

info

read about whoppie slings and dynaglide(if you weigh 170 or less) whoppie slings (slowbro)
- locked brummels (opie)
- fixed eye splices
read about adjustable ridgelines (opie, etc)
read about differential baffled uq's
learn how to sew
read about myog tarping
read about continuous ridgelines (me and teedee)
read about prussic guyline tieouts (opie)
read about insultex

do all that, and you should be up to speed somewhat.
Use the search function.
welcome.
04-01-2010, 09:10
KerMegan

Quote:

Originally Posted by titanium_hiker

don't forget your treehuggers! :)

and the straps to protect the trees, too; then the girls in the 'save the environment' club will appreciate you even more!
KM