Just got my WB traveler today and I had 2 questions.
1. It didn't come with biners, was it supposed to?
2. How tight should the ridgeline be when hung with no weight in it? When I sat in it, it was as tight as a piano string.
Just got my WB traveler today and I had 2 questions.
1. It didn't come with biners, was it supposed to?
2. How tight should the ridgeline be when hung with no weight in it? When I sat in it, it was as tight as a piano string.
1- No, biners aren't standard. I assume you chose the webbing suspension option.Originally Posted by domromer
2 - The ridgeline should *just* have it's sag removed when empty. When occupied, the ridgeline should be taut but not so tight that you can't slightly bend it with your fingers.
“I think that when the lies are all told and forgot the truth will be there yet. It dont move about from place to place and it dont change from time to time. You cant corrupt it any more than you can salt salt.” - Cormac McCarthy
Cool. Thanks.
Hmm. I just spent my first night in my new Traveler, and the ridge line has slack in it.
Either I need to adjust the hang, or I'll need to shorten the ridge line.
Dave
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agree'd, but I have slept in it loose, tight, just rght, and guitar string tight...all good!
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If its comfy, don't worry about it.
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I agree, as long as it's comfy it's fine. My comments were concerning what to look for in not getting it too tight.
“I think that when the lies are all told and forgot the truth will be there yet. It dont move about from place to place and it dont change from time to time. You cant corrupt it any more than you can salt salt.” - Cormac McCarthy
Agree. Unless it's loose enough to bug you by hanging down, I don't think it matters. If anything, it might make it a tad more comfy. But if it does bug you, just tighten it up an inch or two.
what's the purpose of the ridgeline?
It sets a permanent sag in the hammock regardless of how tight you have the suspension. Just gives a more consistent feel to every hang; convenience.
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