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yes sir, tarp is the reason. I should have made that clear earlier.

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yup increasing the hang angle def does help but gets my butt a little close to the ground. I may end up using longer 2x2's so I can change the hang angle.

Ok, You can officially put me on the "Build List". I made some modifications to my original failed attempt and come up with something very workable and stable. I left the PVC Sleeve on just for...

That is EXACTLY what mine looked like just moments before the center connection failed and I wound up on the ground.:scared:

Hey Pappy, very nice looking stand. Where did you get the fiberglass poles?

This forum is great, thanks to all. With the info that you guys have dropped in my lap I am sure that I will get something put together that will work perfectly for my needs. I will post some pics...

Hey "hppyfngy". First off thanks for the detailed instructions about cutting the angles to limit the spread of the tripods.

Do you know what the "footprint" of your tripod is? Also the...

Thanks alot for the ideas guys. I found a temporary solution before I read your posts. What i did is place a 4' piece of 1.5" schedule 40 PVC over the connection point in the middle of the top...

Complete failure...... I am the scoutmaster for our local BSA Troop and I attended our Spring Camporee this weekend. My plan was to use my newly constructed Stand and enjoy my hammock because I...