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Over the next few days I plan to buy some ripstop nylon and make a gathered end hammock.
I plan to follow Knotty's instructions (Thanks Knotty :D)
Does the material need to be the full 58" wide or can it be narrower ??
58" just seems like a lot of width.:confused:
Can it be done with narrower material and if so, will that effect the lay of the hammock.
FYI: I'm 5'11" and 75kg's so don't need a huge hammock but I'd like a nice lay if possible like my WBBB 1.0 double.
Make it as wide as your material will allow, the wider the better. A wider hammock will allow you to lay more diagonal, which contributes to the flat lay.
Measure your Blackbird. I bet it's well over 60".
Jerry
+1 on wider is better! I made my most recent hammocks from 65" wide material and they are fantastic. Buy wide material and just roll hem the edges.
ditto to what everyone has said above -- I'm 5' 3" - 120lbs. I first made a hammock narrower than 58" and I can't lay as diagonal as others that are 58+ inches.
its ok for hanging around the house but not for a good nights sleep - well maybe 3-5hrs cat nap once in a while :lol:
Good luck with the project. Let me know if you have any questions about my instructions.
I experimented with narrower hammocks for a while...made probably 4 versions, down to 48". I don't do that anymore. 60" (raw) is the perfect width for me.
Good luck on your project.
Thanks Guys
Just picked up some ripstop from spotlight off a sale rack for $3/meter, Black too !!
The lady thought it was 1.9oz/y but didn't know for sure. We shall see when/if I fall through the bottom LOL.
Only width they had was 58" so I'm sweet.