This is the same stand, just some new pics.
This one is packed up
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This is the strap for carrying the stand
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This is the stainless steel shackle for holding the the toprail to the hinge. The amsteel on the right is the continiuos loop to the toprail, the amsteel on the left is were I ran the anchors
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The yellow strap is running next to the amsteel, it is not part of the set up, just there for a visual as the amsteel is so small it just wasn't showing up in the pics. The stakes that I used are rebar T stakes that I made for a different stand. I also have a set of galvanized spikes, but the ground is so wet that I could pull them out very easy, so I went with the T stakes. I can't remember how long they are, but I think they are either 18" or 24" long. The ground is so soft, I could push them all the way in by hand, no hammer needed.
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To install, I ran the amsteel through the steel shackle, then put the stake through the loop on the end of it, and pushed it in, pulled the amsteel tight marked the spot on the ground, and placed the stake through the loop and pushed it in until tight. How well does it hold?
Well here is the money shot!!!
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With the wind blowing, can you say HAMMOCK SAIL. The stand NEVER moved!! It held tight. I left it up for about 30 min, before putting up my tarp, again, no movement. Anytime I camp, and am using this stand, I will be using my anchors. Most time it would be the shorter spikes, but with soft ground, I'll be glad to use the longer ones. I do have a few more pics I can post, if your having problems understanding how I have the guylines run......RR
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