Yes. Blame it on the stand.
Yes. Blame it on the stand.
Some say I'm apathetic, but I don't care. - Randy
Oldpappy, I feel so sorry for you.
Most of us end up poorer here but richer for being here. Olddog, Fulltime hammocker, 365 nights a year.
Ya, you two are the prime instigators.
Enjoying the simple things in life -
Own less, live more.
Just look at Olddog! A vision of innocence!
How can you say such things!
Some say I'm apathetic, but I don't care. - Randy
I mean, You're Welcome!
Some say I'm apathetic, but I don't care. - Randy
Me? I'm old enough I don't apologize for much of anything. Samsara may need to apologize for even starting this thread. 1967 posts, that's ridiculous but it has been a fun ride.
Most of us end up poorer here but richer for being here. Olddog, Fulltime hammocker, 365 nights a year.
Made myself another stand, this time using 1.6 m long by 26mm outer diameter, 3mm wall thickness aluminium poles. I only had one spare aluminium pole left over so until i can get my hands on another I'm still using the ridge pole from my original timber stand, which is made from galvanised steel poles and is fairly heavy. Other than that this new stand feels fairly sturdy and is very light.
The tripods are made using the method from this thread https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ad.php?t=68683
My spread limiters are made from cordage running through metal saddles which are riveted to the legs. I plan on making gear shelves to attach to the limiting cords.
As they say, pics or it didn't happen...
These are pics of the maiden hang. I will be shortening the eye bolts on the ridge pole and will be using thick, flanged nylon washers on the nut side to protect the amsteel loop attaching the ridge pole to the tripods.
Oh, and the hammock is a no sew whipped end made from auscam material. Very, very comfy. I may or may not have accidentally fallen asleep for an hour or so during testing this afternoon. I guess that counts as a pass.
Enjoy
Relay, looks nice. When you say very light, how much does one of those poles weigh? I made my first stand like this using wood closet rods. But I am still looking for lighter. My stand is lighter than the aluminum one's in your link. But I am also trying to find a way to make it break down smaller for portability. Many scout trips in open fields.
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