15ft rule? HELP

[SkyPainter]

I take 7 steps most times, six also works very well. Depends on whether I am hanging a gathered end, 10 or 11 foor, or a ridgerunner. Whoopies all.

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[GadgetUK437]

That is true...depending on the slope or flatness of the site.

Steep slopes add an interesting dynamic, pitch with your hammock close to the downhill tree (do it the other way about and you'll soon find out why! ).


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[SilvrSurfr]

I usually hang 14 to 15 feet if I can find it. To achieve a 30* angle, your straps should be around 5.8 feet high on the tree. However, to achieve the same 30* angle at 18 ft., you need to have your anchors 6.7 feet high, and a 20 ft. hang requires your straps be 7.3 feet high. I'm 5'11" and I can only reach about 7.5 ft. high.

https://theultimatehang.com/hammock-hang-calculator/

Truth be told, I hung in my backyard regularly for two years at 25 ft. anchor distance (I needed a ladder to get the straps that high). As long as you get your straps high enough up the tree/anchor point, it's as comfy as a 14 to 15 ft. hang.