I was going to build a 1.1 hammock with whoopie or cinch buckle suspension, but after pricing materials, I would have about $50 in it. Is the stock GTUL suspension fine for kids. I realize its heavier than whoopies, but its free with the hammock! I can make a ridgeline out of techline or paracord for cheap. He's only 38 lbs and I don't see him getting more than about 60 lbs in the next few years.
I'm still fairly new, but I just finished using a GT Ultralight for myself for all of last week, and it supported my 160 lb carcass just fine. The only adjustment that I made to the suspension was to swap out the s-hooks for rings that I used as tension buckles. I imagine that you would have no problem letting your kid hang in one.
It will be fine.
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It would be perfect, and good for you to get em started early. That's great!
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Byron
Thanks guys! Anyone know how long the factory rope system is? Will it be compatible hanging bunk style above me in a 10' hammock with whoopie hook suspension? Hoping to share a tarp.
You should be able to make that work, but you might get a bit of stretching with the ropes? Of course as light as he is I don't see it being a real problem.
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