One mathematical observation: An 11 ft. tarp ridgeline with 11 ft. hammock yields 22.44 inches (divided by 2) or 11.22 inches on each end.
A 7 ft. hammock with 7 ft. tarp ridgeline yields 14.28 inches (divided by 2) or 7.14 inches per end. So each foot you subtract in the equation would yield less end coverage. The end coverage (in inches) approximately equals the hammock/tarp ridgeline length (in feet):
15 ft. hammock/15 ft. tarp ridgeline 15.3 inches end coverage.
11'/11' equals 11.22" coverage on each end
7'/7' equals 7.14" coverage on each end.
For every foot you sacrifice on tarp ridgeline/hammock ridgeline length, you sacrifice an equal amount of end coverage (in inches) over your hammock.
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