Side Sleeping

[rasputen]

I was poking around over on WB and noticed several references to poor side sleeping in the Hennessy. The question is: Are you a side sleeper?And if so, do you sleep comfortably in your Hennessy?

I am a side sleeper and sleep like a hibernating bear in my Explorer UL and Deluxe!

[FanaticFringer]

I was one of those that posted over there. Could never get comfortable enough in my Hennessy or other hammocks. That's the reason I bought a bridge hammock. I'm definitely in the minority around here about that but I would bet there are plenty of folks who are side sleepers that have given up on hammocks.
Side torque and fetal curl is bothersome to many.

[hangnout]

I have to pull my knees up some to lay on my side in the HH. I just made a bridge and side sleeping is really comfortable with it. The longer the HH or DIY the easier it gets.

P.S. You could hang a bridge hammock over the the creek and fish while laying on your stomach

[Just Jeff]

I can sleep ok on my side in the HH...just can't stretch all the way out when I'm on my side. Not quite fetal, but close. Still, it's a comfy hammock. I like my DIY ones better, though.

[Cuffs]

Side sleeper here. I have not paid attention enough to know if I pull my knees up or not... but I do sleep comfortably!

[rasputen]

P.S. You could hang a bridge hammock over the the creek and fish while laying on your stomach

Hehe, Talk about a lazy man's way of fly fishing. I sure would feel vulnerable from above and any sound of banjo's!

Just Jeff....
I can sleep ok on my side in the HH...just can't stretch all the way out when I'm on my side. Not quite fetal, but close. Still, it's a comfy hammock. I like my DIY ones better, though.

So, what is it that makes a DIY hammock better for side sleeping? Overall length, width, combo of the two or other factors?

[Just Jeff]

Probably a combo. I've only used the HH BULA, which isn't the longest model. Then I started experimenting with the DIYs and found them more comfy. Plus I like the top entry most of the time, especially in winter since I don't need the bug net.

My first DIY was a two-layer and my second was polyester - I think the lesser stretch made it more comfy for me, too.

[hangnout]

I think the whipping style has something to do with it too. I had a DIY whipped HH style that I could not find a good side spot. I re-whipped it using a method WBG suggested putting a string thru the hem and pulling it up evenly and it is my best DIY side sleeper before I made the bridge. The hammock is 11' x 58" so I can get almost flat when I lay on the asym. The HH style whipping creates a high center line which supports the knees when on your back but hinders side sleeping to a degree.

[rasputen]

Just Jeff.. Probably a combo. I've only used the HH BULA, which isn't the longest model. Then I started experimenting with the DIYs and found them more comfy. Plus I like the top entry most of the time, especially in winter since I don't need the bug net.

Ya, I really like my no-net Deluxe. It's very comfy and I have decided to sew the entry slit together. I toss and turn like I'm in a dryer and get tired of kicking my feet through the velcro. For some reason it's not a problem in my Explorer,hummm?

[rasputen]

I think the whipping style has something to do with it too. I had a DIY whipped HH style that I could not find a good side spot. I re-whipped it using a method WBG suggested putting a string thru the hem and pulling it up evenly and it is my best DIY side sleeper before I made the bridge. The hammock is 11' x 58" so I can get almost flat when I lay on the asym. The HH style whipping creates a high center line which supports the knees when on your back but hinders side sleeping to a degree.

Interesting points not considered initially. Good stuff... I'm looking forward to my hammock degree! Ok, maybe not, that's probably when the fun ends.