I was hoping to make my first post by unveiling my complete DYI Hammock set up at the same time. But because I am a bit puzzled and I haven't found a real answer to my question after going through countless DYI posts, I feel it a need to make a post and see if I can get some help here. Anyway I am building a DYI WBBB Clone Hammock and I am following the dimensions that was given in the post 1022's and off of Black Goat Gear blog. I attached to pics of the dimensions that I used to make the Hammock to make it easier for you to see. The shelf and foot box section was made from one piece with second small piece sewn in the center to strengthen it. At this point I have gotten the hammock body completely sewn minus the bug net, so whipped the ends (as per Knotty gathered ends video) and did a test hang (without me in it) to get an idea of how everything is progressing. This is when I notice that I was falling in line with others on seeing the side with the foot box is nice and tight and the other side with the zipper is real loose and saggy. Granted when I strung this up I didn't have the ridge line in it and I had to string it up in my basement using the bare studs to hold it up so I couldn't get a true feel on if this is correct or not. But I do know that Tonka posted a video showing the same issue but there isn't anything about how he got his hammock fixed.
Since I never seen a WBBB Hammock and all I have is photo's to look at I need some help in analyzing this issue. Is the hammock correct to have it like this? Did I string it up to taut? Once installed will the ridge line fix the problem? After installing the pull outs on the shelf and the opposite side will this help fix it? I did loosen the suspension some and it still seemed that the foot box side still seem to tight. So I took it down scratched my head and called it a night. No it is time to call in the troops, help.....
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