Has anybody tried these out yet? I got mine today, and it's not like I thought it would be. I was expecting it to lay exactly like my UL Explorer, except without the net and with top loading capabilities. Plus some extra comfort do to being somewhat bigger. But, it is not at all like my other HH. Somebody had said on an earlier post that the netting had a good bit to do with how the HH lays. Some others thought this was not correct. But I'm beginning to think it is.
First impressions, including negatives:
1: When I draw the ridge line tight, it does not look at all like my other HH. It looks like my Speer looks when I add a RL and get enough sag for comfort. Which is to say, there is a VERY pronounced sag even wit the RL pulled pretty darn tight and straight.
2: These are called "loungers" by HH. But though it makes a fine chair while leaning forward, I haven't yet figured out how to lounge except just to get in and lay down. I'm used to using my Speer as a chair and lounger. And my HH UL Explorer works even better if I just hang it pretty loose. In either I can sit normally, or lean back as in a recliner with legs outside the hammock, or lay back in it, outside the net in the HH. But with this Safari, there is zero support behind my back if I sit down and lay back. The only way I can "lounge" is to get inside. What am I missing here?
3: The hammock does not feel as stable as my other HH or my Speer with lots of sag. I think that's because there is no netting holding the sides up. You are not in a "bathtub" as with a Speer, the sides lay flatter as with a HH, and this effect is magnified with no net. I get the impression it would be a bit easier to roll out of it than with my HH or Speer, but this may be imagination.
First impressions, positive:
1: I can lay completely fat with zero knee extension, even with the RL pulled quite tight. I mean flat as a board. There seems to be a pretty pronounced ridge up the middle foot end( much more noticeable than with my UL Explorer), where the bottom Velcro is. But this hammock is big enough that, even with that center ridge, I have room for my legs to the right side of it when going diagonal, and there is enough length ( I am 6'1", 205 lbs) so I can completely stretch out, resulting in complete flat position.
2: I can lay completely flat on my left side, with legs either fully stretched out or fetal position. Trying to lay on my right side is so far less successful, for some reason.
3: It is very comfortable even when off the diagonal, just laying straight in the hammock. My knees are not extended and there is lots of room for my upper body.
4: In all of these positions, there is zero shoulder squeeze. And plenty of room for me to put my hands behind my head without my elbows being tight for space.
5: And of course, no net. ( Pro or con, depending on situation)
So, 1st impression: Some great things, some not so great. Any thoughts or ideas? I think I wish they made a Safari with net, but with UL Explorer materials to save weight.
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Originally Posted by GREEN THERAPY
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