Pic of noob hanging for the 1st time

[Freakin Farmer]

Wow beautiful back yard. I'm so jealous

Thanks!

[clutch146]

I use a Yukon double too and couldn't get past the cocoon effect. I did read somewhere that taking the rope out of the end channel and switching to a whipped end helped, but I never tried it. I ended up cutting the extra fabric off each side to reduce the width, and it works great for me. By the way, I'm also from north Iowa - welcome to the forum!

[Freakin Farmer]

I use a Yukon double too and couldn't get past the cocoon effect. I did read somewhere that taking the rope out of the end channel and switching to a whipped end helped, but I never tried it. I ended up cutting the extra fabric off each side to reduce the width, and it works great for me. By the way, I'm also from north Iowa - welcome to the forum!

Did you hem the side where you cut it? I can't envision that a whipped end would help much.

Thanks! Where about in N.I.? I'm in Nora Springs.

[clutch146]

Did you hem the side where you cut it? I can't envision that a whipped end would help much.

Thanks! Where about in N.I.? I'm in Nora Springs.

I didn't hem it. I just made the cut on the fabric I removed (above the existing seam) and burned the edges as best I could. They are still fraying some, so I may look at folding it over and hemming eventually. Maybe not though, since the fraying is purely cosmetic

I'm in Garner - I moved here about 5 years ago from southeast Iowa and am new to hanging as well.

[MAD777]

You will want to double folks that edge and sew it. (before you hit the ground).

[Freakin Farmer]

I didn't hem it. I just made the cut on the fabric I removed (above the existing seam) and burned the edges as best I could. They are still fraying some, so I may look at folding it over and hemming eventually. Maybe not though, since the fraying is purely cosmetic

I'm in Garner - I moved here about 5 years ago from southeast Iowa and am new to hanging as well.

There are a few hangers in N.I., have you done any group hangs?

[clutch146]

The new-hem should be fine in this case based on where the cut was made. Have a look at the example below. Gray is the main material, blue are the portions that I cut off, red is the existing triple-stitched seam, and yellow is where I cut.
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The main structural material is still nicely tucked into the seam, and the only fraying is on the material that was already cut away (the blue between the red and yellow). Like I said, I may clean this up later... but more than likely I'll end up switching to something new.

I've missed out on a couple opportunities for group hangs over the last couple months, mainly due to bow season being in full swing. But I'm definitely looking for an opportunity!

[GreatBigDave]

Have you thought about using a structural ridge line to improve the lay?

[geoc3]

I had an Eno Doublenest and was running into the cacooning issue. I added a ridge line like GreatBigDave mentioned and it solved all my problems. I ordered an ASR from whoopieslings.com. Their customer service was phenomenal!! Stu is awesome! http://shop.whoopieslings.com/Adjust...e-Line-ASR.htm

[meckelangelo]

Have you thought about using a structural ridge line to improve the lay?

Yep, this. I would definitely suggest a structural ridgeline. Good luck, and welcome!