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    How to choose a hammock

    I put this flow chart togeather to help new hangers understand the thought process that goes into getting a new hammock
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    I am still 18 but with 52 years of experience !

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    very funny!

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    So very, very true!
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    Excellent chart!!!

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    Wait, wheres the part that says

    Join Hammock Forums and start looking for sewing machines on craiglist, buying whoopie slings, making whoopie slings, buying underquilts, foot pads, carabiners, bishop bags, climbing loops, ridge lines, over quilts, foam, ect, ect, ect.......



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    so tue I like it
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    Hey Gunner76,

    You hit the nail on the head with that chart !
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    I like it , but it definitely miss out Hammock Forums.

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    (Can you sew?) > (No) > (Have someone make it for you)
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    So true ! I have owned 4 hammocks in my quest for comfort. Two I would describe as an almost perfect hang, one is "pretty good'', and one was not suitable. But as the chart shows...someone else always has the perfect setup that you are chasing.

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