how big should my hammock be

[RustyNails]

getting the camo 1.1 uncoated and the webbing im going to try and make a gatherd end /bridge hammock how long should I make it i am 6 ft tall and 180lbs love to hear your input.

thanks you

[JohnSawyer]

A gathered end hammock should be made from material 10'-11' in length. 11' is extreme, but I love my 11' hammock...

Bridge hammock? Ask Grizz... though longer than you need won't buy you much...

[Ramblinrev]

Grizz usually adds about 6-8 inches to the height for a bridge. In a bridge, longer is not better. That's one reason I got rid of my DIY bridge. I made it too long.

You need to add at least 1 foot to the finished size of the gathered end. So if you want to have a 10' hammock you need to start with an 11' piece IF you are going to channel the ends. If you are going to whip it you need to add 8-12 inches to each end of the finished length. If you are going to tie it you need to add 18" to each end.

[RustyNails]

rambilinrev i planned on using the gather end way in this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSbnQs-2y8c

[Bubba]

10 feet is a pretty safe bet IMO. You could always make it 11 feet and then redo it to 10 if you find 11 too long.

[Roadrunnr72]

Grizz usually adds about 6-8 inches to the height for a bridge. In a bridge, longer is not better. That's one reason I got rid of my DIY bridge. I made it too long.

You need to add at least 1 foot to the finished size of the gathered end. So if you want to have a 10' hammock you need to start with an 11' piece IF you are going to channel the ends. If you are going to whip it you need to add 8-12 inches to each end of the finished length. If you are going to tie it you need to add 18" to each end.

I want to use a whipping with a larkshead on a DIY hammock. Would the length I need be 12 ft. then? I have not made 1 before, so I don't know what length I need. I am 6'2".

[sigma_pete]

BTT, as I'm 6'1" and looking for the same answer.

[Shug]

I am just at 6' and cut my raw material 114" if I remember.