n00b hanger from Utah

**Scarab** · 05-25-2011, 16:28

Hey guys, just dropping a line and saying hi. Been reading for a while here and decided to create an account since I took the plunge and ordered me a WBBB.

I've been an avid camper for a long time and love to fish up in the mountains. I've seen hammocks and never really gave them much thought till I talked to a buddy. He was all excited about getting a new HH. So of course, I started doing research. I've gone as far as to make 2 hammocks so far. Both are gather end hammocks. One out of a nice expensive bed sheet (wife was none too excited). I made it into a double and took an old windshield reflector and slid it in between. Worked great but was too short for me, but the kids loved it. I knew it was my alpha. Next I made one out of 1.9 ripstop. This one is 10.5' long and really haven't had a chance to test it out yet (made it last night).

Anyway, I eagerly await my WBBB 1.0 that I ordered on Monday.

Camping season is here and can't wait to do some real hanging.

Hope to be a convert for life

**flatline** · 05-25-2011, 16:33

yo Scarab
welcome to HammockForums and hey from high point nc.
it sounds like you're gonna be unstoppable.
there is a ton of stuff here to read, learn and ask about.
if it's hammock related it's here or still waiting to be invented.
hang on and have fun.

home is where your hammock is.

**ganon414** · 05-25-2011, 16:35

Welcome to the forum Scarab! Sounds like you have a great start; I suspect you're a lifer already and you don't even know it.

Enjoy those Utah mountains, I know I always do!

--Tim

**timabababaluka** · 05-25-2011, 16:54

Originally Posted by Scarab

One out of a nice expensive bed sheet (wife was none too excited).

That was my first hammock as well (and +1 on the too short).

Glad to have you on board. Lots of wonderful folk here, and now we're one stronger. I spent a few years in Provo/Orem--Utah's a great state to hang in. I look forward to hearing all your future adventures

**gunner76** · 05-25-2011, 17:45

. I knew it was my alpha

Just so long as you do not have an omega.

I have driven thru your state several times over years. Lots of place to camp and hang there.

**MuseJr** · 05-25-2011, 23:13

Welcome to HF. I think you will like the WBBB. I have a pair of them and really like them.
Camping season is here and I tried to get out Monday night but the T-storms settled in at Strawberry, so I called it quits.
Which mountains do you like to spend most of your time in? Uintas? Boulders? Manti-La Sal?

**Scarab** · 05-26-2011, 02:16

Originally Posted by MuseJr

Welcome to HF. I think you will like the WBBB. I have a pair of them and really like them.
Camping season is here and I tried to get out Monday night but the T-storms settled in at Strawberry, so I called it quits.
Which mountains do you like to spend most of your time in? Uintas? Boulders? Manti-La Sal?

My longer camps are in the Uintas. I really like the Grandaddy Basin. This weekend I'll be at Strawberry doing some fishing.

I'm in Eagle Mountain.

Glad there are so many friendly folks on here.

My latest hammock I made the other night was still a bit short for me. I'm 5'11" and the hammock is about 10.5". So I ended up putting it in my daughters room and she is sleeping on it now. Can't wait for her to wake up and give me her (9 year old) thoughts.

**MuseJr** · 05-26-2011, 20:47

This is a great place to exchange info and learn a LOT!!! Almost information overload at times.
I was at the Berry on Monday. (PM inbound on conditions.) Good Luck!!!