I will be soon marketing a solution to the dilemma of lightning which should resolve all the issues associated with hammock camping in bad weather. For the sake of protecting my intellectual property and while I proceed with patent formalities let me simply say this is a small but sturdy piece of equipment. It functions much like the retractable antennae on a car. One end of a piece of sturdy wire rises up into the air and the other end moves down to contact the ground making a very effective and safe lightning rod. The downward grounding end also serves as reliable and effective drip strings meaning no more water intot he hammock body.
I may be slow... But I sure am gimpy.
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I just found this, anyone have other verification?
From http://www.us-rope-cable.com/rope.html
Dielectric ability is an important quality of polypropylene rope. Should this rope touch a live electrical wire it will not conduct the electric current. Because polypropylene rope acts as an insulator, electricians and tree workers who work around live electrical wires use polypropylene rope.
To Boldly Hang Where No One Has Hung Before...
The last time I got struck by lightening I didn't feel a thing, or at least I don't recall having felt a thing. I did lose a lot of weight, however, and very quickly. Post-strike, I'd guess I weighed about a gram or thereabouts. The real bummer was that having lost that much weight I couldn't carry my hammock out--but then what use does a gram of dust have for a hammock anyway? All things considered, it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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“Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too?”
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I just try to choose the best site based on all the kind of stuff you guys were talking about, say my prayers & (like someone else said) enjoy the light show until I fall asleep
I too will something make and joy in it's making
When you are hanging between two tree's you act as a resister more than anything. Lightning, like all good currents, takes the path of least resistance. So if it has a choice of going straight to ground or across you then down the other tree, it will go straight down.
Yes, your ears will be ringing and you might be flash blinded for a bit, but you should be ok once you pull the splinters from your whole body.
Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time. ~Steven Wright
We had a little fun conversation about this here.
What is a resister?
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"Oh yeah, to keep it on topic. I sewed on my hammock today"
"A night above ground makes the next days ride even more enjoyable"
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I'd rather be flash fried instantly by lightening than to be eaten slowly by a bear. Both events have certain probabilities, though small. Be prepared, be smart, enjoy.
Sometimes even a Blind Hog finds an Acorn
thanks for the replies!
I heard that there is also danger from lightning if it struck near you so it mean if it hit near your tree does it means you will get injured too... cuz having a heart stopping with no one around or everyone around you with their heart stop is a very bad thing to have...
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