The TurtleDog stand

[Floridahanger]

I know I am stupid so please do not remind me.....I do not have this setup yet but was wondering could you not just turn both tripods 180* and not use the cross bar

Mike

Your not stupid, just cautious.

The strength for the use of 2x2's is achieved by distributing the vertical(downward) force to each of the legs. By themselves, they wouldn't be strong enough to hold the horizontal force(pulling together) applied by the hammock usually held by medium to large trees.

Think of hanging on small diameter trees. They would not hold the force unless you put extra straps holding to the next small tree.

By turning the tripods, I'm assuming your trying to put the legs on the inside(towards) the hammock. That would leave all the horizontal force on just 1 leg on each side. Yikes.

That's where the bar comes in to play. By hanging the hammock to the bar, it changes the horizontal force to vertical force. The bar takes the squeeze, if you will, and the bar(and all attached) hangs from the tripods, downwards.

Just make sure the hammock attachment is inline with the bar attachment, not to the inside, or outside of it.

Good luck and show us pics.

[gmcttr]

...but was wondering could you not just turn both tripods 180* and not use the cross bar...

You can turn the tripods any way you want, but again, the ridgepole (cross bar) must be used between the two points the hammock is suspended from (or the dog stake tie downs) as that is the only thing keeping the horizontal forces from pulling them over. The tripods are only able to resist the vertical forces.

You can believe us, or try it out yourselves...over a soft spot. Several of us have been playing with these for a few years now and have already tried many of these boneheaded ideas so those newer to the game don't have to take the associated bumps and bruises.yesnod.gif

[Mike5150]

You can turn the tripods any way you want, but again, the ridgepole (cross bar) must be used between the two points the hammock is suspended from (or the dog stake tie downs) as that is the only thing keeping the horizontal forces from pulling them over. The tripods are only able to resist the vertical forces.

You can believe us, or try it out yourselves...over a soft spot. Several of us have been playing with these for a few years now and have already tried many of these boneheaded ideas so those newer to the game don't have to take the associated bumps and bruises.yesnod.gif

1. NOT that I do not believe you it was just a question

2. NOT a boneheaded idea its just a question

Sorry I offended anyone for asking
Mike

[Nift]

Mike your question is fine. gmcttr is trying to help Floridahanger understand.

Think about Physics class if you ever took it, and the vectors of force being applied.. they are both compression from the fabric trying to fold together on it's self and vertical from gravity trying to pull the hammock and you to the ground. so you have ---><---
and | |
(*) V V
forces to address. Simply turning the tripod will not be enough to stop it tipping with the compression levels hammocks cause. Think of pulling over a camera tripod.. easy to pull sideways but you can sit a heavy load directly on top of it.

[hppyfngy]

Mike, I apologize if I sounded rude! I know these things can be confusing until you try them.

You keep asking questions and we will try not to be wise guys.

(Which is sometimes difficult for me...)

[Trambo]

I guess two crossbars to the single tree would
be the only solution. Bugger.

Has anyone made a Triad TDog stand?
3 tripods and 3 ridge poles meant for couple hangs?

[hppyfngy]

I guess two crossbars to the single tree would
be the only solution. Bugger.

Has anyone made a Triad TDog stand?
3 tripods and 3 ridge poles meant for couple hangs?

Yes! Quite a few have. 3 and 4 and at least 5 tripod arrangements.

You could do it with 'no' ridge poles if staked out properly and substantially. Screw in anchors, as has been suggested, or drive a couple of lengths of rebar in the ground.

Anything is possible. Well, almost...

[Mike5150]

Mike, I apologize if I sounded rude! I know these things can be confusing until you try them.

You keep asking questions and we will try not to be wise guys.

(Which is sometimes difficult for me...)

Thank you sir most of the time its hard to convey what your saying in these fourms . that's why I don't ask allot because folks sometime guys trying to learn ask what they (I) is a perfectly good question and then when its explained why its not it makes perfect sense so no hard feelings I am sure I will ask some more

Mike

[gmcttr]

Mike5150...Absolutely no offense taken and none intended. Just my poor attempt to inject a bit of humor while expecting a strikeout and smiley face to indicate as much.

[Mike5150]

Mike5150...Absolutely no offense taken and none intended. Just my poor attempt to inject a bit of humor while expecting a strikeout and smiley face to indicate as much.

Thank you