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[Darby]

PM me with your contact info & put yourself on the sign-up sheet (see post #1)

Cheers, Dale

Woot woot!

I demo'd one for a few minutes at a group hang and really liked it.
Would like another chance to check one out.

[Darby]

Wow that sucks. Let's hope the last person who had the traveling kit is just having internet problems and gets back soon.

Very cool you are offering another kit for folks to try.
Is the Catcut tarp on this kit the 12' RL x 10'?

Yes, it is the 12' x 10'

Cheers, Dale

[snwcmpr]

I have the setup, and have not been able to try it yet. It's been cold and snowy.

I will set it up and try it at my first opportunity.
I do not have an UQ. I had a 3 of 4 chance I would get this hammock in the 3 season part of the year.

Ken
Waynesville, NC

[SwinginIt]

I'd love to take one for a spin. I just sold the hammock my son liked to use and am in the market for a new netted hammock for him. I have to say the generosity I've seen on this forum is utterly astounding. It's enough to give a person hope for humanity.

[snwcmpr]

I have set it up. There is an area behind the cabin where 2 trees are almost exactly 15' apart.
I like this hammock. It is well made and as I got it, easy to set up.
Here are some pictures.
I have included these photos so someone can give me corrections if I have done something wrong.

I believe it feels good. Just a little bit of 'ridge line' in the hammock, so per instructions I need to lower it in the 'D-rings' a bit more. I have it too low on the trees, so after I post this, I will go back and raise both straps on the trees.

The last picture with the LL Bean boots in it is with my wife in it, to show the straps while the hammock is occupied.

I have a bit of warm weather now, so I plan to sleep in it tonight.
Oh, there are 2 pads in it right now. A 1/4" pad from Gossamer gear and a light Thermarest. The 1/4: pad is wide and will wrap around my shoulders. I think I will bring my WM 10° Versalite sleeping bag for TQ.

I think I will have 1 or 2 hammock setups for sale after tonight.

Thanks for any feedback,
Ken in NC
(The other end of NC from where Tree To Tree Gear is)

[MAD777]

Ken, try tightening up the suspension some and see if you like it even better. These Switchbacks seem to improve with a flat suspension angle more so than most hammocks.

[OutandBack]

Nice report with picts Ken thank you.

I don't know if it will help but I usually put my hammock tree straps about 12" above the tarp RL.
I then adjust the hammock suspension so I can sit in the hammock with my feet on the ground for
easy cooking from the hammock. Like this, see pict, it's usually all it takes for a perfect lay.
I've never experienced calf ridge pressure in my switchback are you getting diagonal enough.

[snwcmpr]

Thank you, I will try that, but, the instructions with the SB said just the opposite.

I am as diagonal as I can get.

Oh, I am 5' 11"

Ken in NC

[OutandBack]

Ken, try tightening up the suspension some and see if you like it even better. These Switchbacks seem to improve with a flat suspension angle more so than most hammocks.

Thank you, I will try that, but, the instructions with the SB said just the opposite.

I am as diagonal as I can get.

Oh, I am 5' 11"

Ken in NC

HAHA, My switchback is several years old. I don't remember what the instructions said.
I have to agree with MAD777. When I am not in the hammock I would guess the hammock
suspension is closer to 25 degree.
Nothing wrong with experimenting at different angles to see what works best for you.

[snwcmpr]

My response was too brief to add that I really will try that.
A light rain in the forecast.

Thank you,
Ken in NC