Hi there everyone.
I have been making hammocks and modding one of mine for a while now, I have researched more then you would believe. So this thread isn't for people to send me links to different threads and so on. I am creating this thread for people to discuss whipping/gathering methods. I have done some of the main ones, and have done a lot of variations, I just want to go more in depth on what people think works best for them. So here is a list of some of the main ones.
:Jeffs W whipping - Create a W and slowly bunch up like an accordion. Some people like to pull the corners of the hammock tight just to keep the edges tight when laying in hammock.
IY Hennessy - Create a W, lay flat on ground with edges in center and roll(fold) both sides in towards the center.
:Hennessy patent page - Same as DIY, but each fold is folded to the center not rolled towards. Fold it in 3 times, creating 16 layers per side (32 once bunched)
: Blackbird - Chord through channel, looping below channel material multiple times and tied creating a whipped ball end.
:Simple channel - a continuous loop is slipped in each channel feeding the loop through its self (larks head) gathering the material as it pulls. Commonly used by ENO, Grand Trunk... etc.
So they are the main ones that I know of with various modifications, I have tried the DIY Hennessy but not centered, so one side has more roles then the other, creating a very asymmetric shape. It worked well for smaller people, but not great for me.
The DIY Hennessy I try to roll each roll about one inch widths, giving me about 8 rolls per side(16 per end). I just rolled one the other night and it is very very tight. Any suggestions?
So let me know what you guys think, especially if you have found any winners when it comes to whipping. Thanks guys.
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