i have generated a few holes in the nylon of my eagle's nest i bought in 2000 and before i bought this one i had a campmor rig with the spreader bars. this setup had developed weak spots. well i strung it up on a steep grade and later that night the whole thing gave way and i took a quick trip down the hill in a sleeping bag. has this ever happened to anyone else? what about a timber hitch slip as soon as you sit down. that will humble anyone.
I have not had one let go on me in that way yet. I do check the whipped ends of the one I am going to be using on a regular basis and any that had holes in it would be taken out of service and the fabric recycled for non stress applications.Originally Posted by SheltoweeTraceHomeless
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being broke more or less after my trip i am trying to bid on this crazy creek crib. is this a good choice for someone 6'1
I don't think so, but I've never laid in one. From the pics I've seen, they just don't look like they would be long enough for anybody around the 6' mark. Save a little more and get one of the double syle hammocks (ENO or TrekLight are both really good), I think you'll be happier with them.
Hooch had similar incident with his ENO. He contacted ENO and they sent him a new hammock. You may try contacting them and see if they will take care of you even though you have had the hammock for a while.
“Light thinks it travels faster than anything but it is wrong. No matter how fast light travels, it finds the darkness has always got there first, and is waiting for it." -Terry Pratchett
At the cheapness of fabric from Walmart and the ease of making a hammock why fuss? You don't even need to hem it if you don't want....
I'd argue that point; I've got the bruised bum to prove it. The material ripped right at the whipping; a knot might have worked better. I used cotton material, not nylon. That might make a difference, but I'm not taking the chance anymore. A basic hem is so simple and really good practice that I don't even consider hanging in a hammock without one. I'll jump in and do quick sit tests, but I'll never sleep in a hammock without hems again.
I agree with Cannibal. Hemming your fabric is a must when making a hammock.
“Light thinks it travels faster than anything but it is wrong. No matter how fast light travels, it finds the darkness has always got there first, and is waiting for it." -Terry Pratchett
OK... I'll defer to those more experienced than I...
I retract my statement... Hemming is required, but is very easy. Even if you had to pay a seamstress it'd be cheap.
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