I am trying a couple of different things in my next DIY hammocks. I am using 83% of the hammock length as a starting point for setting the ridgeline length.
However, as many people do, I could cut the ends such that the left and right edges of the hammock are shorter than the center. Alternately, I could sew in a footbox which would have the same effect of shortening the sides relative to the rest of the hammock.
My question is, should I base the ridgeline length on 83% of the center of the hammock or on 83% of the shorter edge of the hammock.
Assuming that we use either method of shortening the sides by 6”, the difference in ridgeline length would be 5” depending on which calculation method was used. What about it all you prolific hammock makers?
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