To cut or not to cut?

[KMACK]

3.8 onces!!! Checked it twice on two diff scales. I used fabric scissors and cut close to the factory seam. There is some fraying of the excess but there has been no fraying into the factory triple stich seam.

[hikingjer]

3.8 oz. - almost 4 oz or 1/4 lb. That's pretty good. That's a win-win weight reduction. Lost weight without any sacrifice in comfort, safety or function!

[hanghigh]

what did you use to cut it?
I was thinking maybe a wood burning tip might help seal the fray - but don't know if that would work or not- I don't want to burn up my hammock!

The wood burning tip works I used that method when cutting the bag off the side to convert it to a bishop bag and sofar no fray or ripping only a couple un even edges

[djminnesota]

good question. I personally stretch out and my feet often are on that strip. So it has value to me

That what i do too- will never cut mine off

[Curt]

Is that for just one "strip"? What is the new width of the hammock? This might be a nice size for me - especially if it's a bit lighter. A couple more questions:

- Do you get any funny ridges where the seam is or does it lay pretty nicely as if it's one piece of fabric?
- Any issues where you cut into the channels when removing the strip?
- Any pics?

Thanks for taking the plunge! I like the idea of a 1.5. I think I might even have an old double in the closet somewhere to experiment on.

3.8 onces!!! Checked it twice on two diff scales. I used fabric scissors and cut close to the factory seam. There is some fraying of the excess but there has been no fraying into the factory triple stich seam.

[DivaB]

I can't imagine not having my sides on my DN. When I'm at the proper angle, there's no flopping of the sides. For me those sides serve a purpose.

[Gustav]

Well I just cut mine off
Why ? To use as a backpacking hammock. For me this hammock feels great to sleep in. Maybe the best night sleep ever in a hammock or bed !
So, after reading a loss of 3.8 oz I was going to try it. The hammock body came in at 11.5 oz
Cut the hem at the point the body & side flap mets and redid the hem.
Slept in it last night and happy to say it feels the same.

[jasen4_30]

Well I just cut mine off
Why ? To use as a backpacking hammock. For me this hammock feels great to sleep in. Maybe the best night sleep ever in a hammock or bed !
So, after reading a loss of 3.8 oz I was going to try it. The hammock body came in at 11.5 oz
Cut the hem at the point the body & side flap mets and redid the hem.
Slept in it last night and happy to say it feels the same.

Can we get some pics of the new mod?

I've been thinking of buying one and am interested in this mod.

[Gustav]

Can we get some pics of the new mod?

I've been thinking of buying one and am interested in this mod.

Will need to take some pictures. But will post them here.
I'm going to do this mod for a friend. will try and video it

[Gustav]

Can we get some pics of the new mod?

I've been thinking of buying one and am interested in this mod.

Here is a tread with video
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=53590