getting in and getting out of hammock

[MrClean417]

If you don't have a bug net covering one side, the leg on either side method works really well.

If you have a bug net to work with, both legs over the side and walk back to get up works.

In any case, I found THIS to be very helpful.

Didn't take too many situps to make slinging the ole legs around a lot easier. If you see some folks that are in good shape, you'll watch them just pop right out of the things.

If you have a ridgeline, you can grab that to help move around as well. I find its kinda sharp on my hands and have considered putting some kind of larger grab handle on it as well.

It's a hammocks only downfall I can think of but I'm not going back!

[johnp]

lol..............got the message...and true it is....also figured out i had the thing to close to the ground..kinka like getting out of a bean chair when ur loaded....picked it up higher and made it aok....u guys are ok and thanks for the time and fellowship...........johnp

[Law Dawg (ret)]

If you have a bug net to work with, both legs over the side and walk back to get up works.

Heads up; If you are using a Vario hammock stand this method can only be pushed just so far before disaster strikes....DAMHIK.

[gRaFFiX]

I have always love the birth by Hennessey video

Had to look that one up! thanks for that.

[gargoyle]

Heads up; If you are using a Vario hammock stand this method can only be pushed just so far before disaster strikes....DAMHIK.

Pics or it didn't happen. (POIDH)

[Jsaults]

Last year I bought a ENO double when on sale from NRS. Planned to give it to friends to use at their cottage in Ohiopyle PA where I occasionally visit.

As usual, I had it delivered to my place of business. I am the Facilities Manager or a food sistribution facility, and am often in on Saturdays to catch up on paperwork and such. Shortly after I received the hammock I was in for the day, the only one in the building (guard was at the gate). Decided to take a break, and on the spur of the moment I took the ENO into the dry grocery area and strung it between two racks (we store pallets to 25 feet in the air). Adjusted the hammock, emptied my pockets of pens, wallet and cell phone and climbed in.

Man this thing was deep. Ain't gonna fall out no matter how much I roll about! When it was time to get out, I thought I would just swing my legs over the edge and stand up.

No way. There I was, legs up and over the edge and butt down in the hammock body. Hmmm. Maybe if I just straighten my body I could lift my butt up and then stand. No way! Major tippiness with the prospect of hitting the concrete floor!

Back to laying, I took stock of my situation. No cell phone. No food or water within reach. Guard would be making rounds in about three hours. Did I want to be discovered this way? NO WAY!

I was finally able to swing my feet and legs over the edge, roll my hips over the edge, then my torso, and flop out onto my knees. Not graceful, but I was free!

And no witnesses.

Jim

[Law Dawg (ret)]

Pics or it didn't happen. (POIDH)

Well good...it did not happen then.

[MrClean417]

New and improved data.

If you're having trouble getting out of your hammock, maybe its not you. Maybe, it's the hammock.

I just got out of my new Warbonnet Black Bird Hammock. 1st time in it that my behind wasn't on the ground. Fact is, my behind was quite a bit higher in the air then with my DIY hanging from the same spots in my room. I still had a couple feet either side of strap adjustment and just hooked the Carabiners to my wall eyehooks. I could get a little bend on the ridgeline and it doens't sound like a big Bass string so that's right. And, although my feet go the opposite way of what I'm used to at home, I fit right in.

Getting out, hmmmm, I'm a foot higher in the air then normal. Swung my feet over and stood up. Nothing too it. No room for a somersault like Shug does but no problems getting out what-so-ever. There weren't any tight ropes under my knees like on my DIY. So I'm thinking my DIY fabric is quite a bit lighter then the Blackbird AND there's only one layer where my BB is two, so my DIY is getting an awful lot of stretch. I've kinda noticed this before as I can arch my back, let it fall back suddenly and I'll get kind of a wave to my feet and back to my back. I've only got one oscillation before but I do believe I'm dealing with a lot of stretch and THAT is the main part of my problem on the DIY.

You don't list what your hammock is. Is it possible your suffering from the same stretchy Hammock like I do on my DIY?

The Blackbird really was as easy as getting out of bed.