Neo
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I would say that it is a bit less stable as compared to being tied off to 3 trees, however it is very manageable. For several weekends now I've been experimenting with sleeping in different configurations and I am most comfortable with my feet at the spreader bar end. It rotates more at the feet end but I like that because it gives me an even flatter lay by lowering my feet with respect to my hips. Even with the mod, I find it to be more stable than the BMBH (that may not mean anything to you but is the only other thing that I can compare it to for reference).
Neo
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Thanks, Keith. That's what I'd hoped to hear. I think I'll order a JRB bar for my Flex.
Tony
Flex 180_4.jpg what is that white rope for?
In an effort to give the spreader bar end even more stability, I modified the suspension system to include sway guy lines that go down to the base of the tree. I am very happy with this arrangement as this is nearly identical to using two trees. Each sway guy line has a figure 9 attached so that I can adjust the tension after everything else is set. At the base of the tree is a string with a carabiner and a prusick knot to easily adjust to the size. This end of the hammock is now rock solid and it no longer flips on me when the wind blows!
Neo
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Keith,
That looks great! I'll give it a try the next time I get out. You have your entire suspension modified now!
Tony
I just ordered some whoopie slings from JRB and plan to incorporate them also.
Neo
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Glad you asked Clark. I suspect some other custom sewing with standard parts MIGHT be available from Clark on one of their standard platforms. For example, the triplet of pockets on a Tropical/UL instead of the divided pair. Or the larger triplet of pockets instead of the smaller.
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