Bridge Hammock - Adjust individual lines

[Lynxar]

I have a bridge hammock with 8 lines that I would like to be able to adjust individually.

I have tried with a tautline and it failed quickly. Then I thought about some type of rope tensioner in aluminum or titanium. Haven't found anything as of yet though.

Let me know what you guys think. What options do I have?

Thanks!

[Otter1]

Welcome to Hammock Forums!

I can't envision what you're talking about. Can you provide pictures or a drawing?

[Lynxar]

Here is a picture of the hammock:

https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff...-hammock-tent/

[MiteyF]

****, that looks complicated! What exactly are you having trouble adjusting?

[Levi Tate]

You could wrap a line around a carabiner to shorten its length. Each wrap shortens the line a little more. Just measure the line length before and after to get an idea of many wraps are needed.


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[Passinthru]

I'm guessing that, at the ends, not all the lines are at the same tension as they probably should be. Maybe you could just twist the lines that are too long to shorten them to the correct length (if they can be disconnected at one end and then reconnected).
Another option would be to loop the line that needs shortened through something like a small ring (maybe a hex nut) to shorten it. You would have to use something that would not damage the rope and it might be hard to get just the right amount of adjustment.
I haven't studied it closely but that looks like a comfortable and versatile hammock.

[Lynxar]

Thanks for the input guys!

Does anyone know how much breaking strength you lose when you use rope tensioners like these:

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[Shug]

You could wrap a line around a carabiner to shorten its length. Each wrap shortens the line a little more. Just measure the line length before and after to get an idea of many wraps are needed.


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Yes, this would work well.
Shug