Duct tape Challenge

[Shnick]

OK, just watched yet another episode of Mythbusters, "Duct Tape, Hour 2". This episode details many projects like their sailboat, car catcher, etc.
Has anyone here on the forums actually made a duct tape hammock?

Suspension, ridgeline, fabric, everything.
Knowing the stresses on the suspension, I'm sure someone out there has the creativity...
I'm sure it would be possible, its all a matter of layers and the winding/weaving arrangement.

Would anyone with more time be willing to create one and show pics?

Just for fun that is...
Any takers?
Shnick

[SimpleRabbit]

hehe. I would love to see this!

[Catavarie]

Actually the Mythbusters did it.



And yes that is a duct tape tarp above them.

[grannypat]

Sounds like a Red Green project. Duct tape forever! Here is a patriotic version: http://lifehacker.com/5813023/make-y...rtime-lounging

[daveocelott]

Thats awesome!!!

[Les Rust]

I love the mythbusters. The Duct Tape Island episode where they made the hammock was incredible. This stuff is truly a wonder--able to do more than one might suspect. Hat, solar still, hammock, animal trap, water containers, boat--you name it--they made it. If you haven't seen this one, it's really worth the time.

[perdidochas]

I love the mythbusters. The Duct Tape Island episode where they made the hammock was incredible. This stuff is truly a wonder--able to do more than one might suspect. Hat, solar still, hammock, animal trap, water containers, boat--you name it--they made it. If you haven't seen this one, it's really worth the time.

A bit of trivia, it's properly called "duck tape" not "duct tape." Duck tape was developed during WWII, but wasn't called "duct" tape until the 1970s.

http://www.nytimes.com/2003/03/02/ma...hy-a-duck.html

[SuperTramp]

No hammock yet but I did do the boat thing awhile back
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2i4JsiV2w0&feature=plcp
-hammock could be a fun challenge

[Bamaboy2132]

A bit of trivia, it's properly called "duck tape" not "duct tape." Duck tape was developed during WWII, but wasn't called "duct" tape until the 1970s.

http://www.nytimes.com/2003/03/02/ma...hy-a-duck.html

I dont know which was first but it was called or changed to duct tape because it was used on air ducts. I always thought it was duct but that doesn't mean I'm right.

To stay on subject. I saw the island episode and the first episode. I have hour 2 recorded. Can't wait to see it