Spreader bars keep popping out

[GroundHog]

Sandy I've not had any problem with my net spreader bars on my SwitchBack coming out. The end loops on mine are sewn so that they form a corner or pocket. The end of the spreader bar goes in that and holds it in place once tension is put on the bungee.

[Darby]

Sandy,

Keep in mind that the spreader bars should not be put thru the center loop, the center loop is for the net suspension shock cord only.

Cheers, Dale

[sandykayak]

Mmm I do remember Darby saying this before. May sound dumb, but not sure right now which is the center loop.

I put the hammock net spreader bars thru two off-center grosgrain loops and then into the end sewn-closed pockets. What I have been doing is tying the grosgrain ribbons (which I believe are to tie the net up out of the way) in a bow hoping to keep the bar in place.

Is there a loop in addition to the loose ribbons?

[Darby]

Mmm I do remember Darby saying this before. May sound dumb, but not sure right now which is the center loop.

I put the hammock net spreader bars thru two off-center grosgrain loops and then into the end sewn-closed pockets. What I have been doing is tying the grosgrain ribbons (which I believe are to tie the net up out of the way) in a bow hoping to keep the bar in place.

Is there a loop in addition to the loose ribbons?

The center loop is the one that the net suspension (shock cord) is tied to.

Cheers, Dale

[sandykayak]

Don't have time to check right now, but I think I've come up with a solution.

First, stop tying the ribbons around the bars as this may be inhibiting the needed curve.

Second, I'm going to extend the length of the pocket. I'll hand stitch 3/8" grosgrain to the existing pocket and, of course, anchor this to the hammock. A deeper pocket should stop the bars from popping out.

Tx all.