Is there a standard length that most people start with for a ridgeline?
Is there a standard length that most people start with for a ridgeline?
As I walk in the woods........ well......... I feel at peace with the world.
83% of the hammock length is the common starting point around here. From there you can shorten or lengthen to tweak how it feels for you.
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The general rule is 83% of the length of the hammock.
I personally prefer about 80%, but its a ymmv situation. Hang your hammock with an adjustable ridge line, then you can change it whenever you want. I use a whoopie for mine, but a simple prussick on regular rope is what I started with before my splicing days. Good luck.
HYOH
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My forum name is Fish<><; I'm in the navy; and I hate sleeping on the ground. If I didn't need ground to walk on or measure resistance to, I think I could happily give it up.
I would highly recommend the adjustable ridgeline. Build enough range in it to get you from 80% to 90%. I usually build mine as a simple UCR.
My preference is around 88% of the hammock length.
Mike
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