I was an earlier "tester", not adopter. Don't think I didn't hint, beg, and maybe even threaten a little bit to get one early. I know some won't believe me, but I got my hammock just a hair earlier than they went on order. Not enough time to get a trip with it, that's for sure!
I'm sleeping in it nightly right now out back. I'll put out a review this weekend after I've had a good amount of time in it. But seriously, you want to read my review (from a known to be biased user) instead of waiting for Shug's video review? I wouldn't even read my own review when presented with that option.
6', 240(ish)lbs.
Tis true. It isn't for lack of trying either. I have a JRB BMBH and a Grizz Bridge at home. I've camped with them a handful of times, but mostly been in the yard trying to make myself dig them. The Grizz Bridge works better for me, but I wasn't able to love it; I like it as a 'friend'. Still, the lineage of the RR is pretty obvious, visually. There is definitely a Grizz in the woodpile when looking at the RR family tree.
The RR is more stable than the Grizz. At least, for someone of my size. That is a huge point for me. I never fell out of my Grizz Bridge, but I was always waiting to take a spill. Mostly, the RR feels much bigger than it looks and is unique in that regard. I can get way over on the edge of it and it doesn't feel like I'm going to tip. I'm becoming more of a fan every night I spend in it. Not thrilled about the weight for a hiker since I've become very weight spoiled with some of my rigs. Still, it will be going on some hikes within the month.
Edit: Consider that I have the double layer models, so that is where some of my weight gritching comes from.
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