Newbie question on asym style

**FtWjestr** · 02-26-2014, 12:43

I know that an asym hammock is made to lay on the diagonal, however, is it advisable to switch your axis. Meaning the hammock was made for a L-R lay can you still be supported laying R-L.

**meckelangelo** · 02-26-2014, 12:57

Originally Posted by FtWjestr

I know that an asym hammock is made to lay on the diagonal, however, is it advisable to switch your axis. Meaning the hammock was made for a L-R lay can you still be supported laying R-L.

I can't speak for every asym hammock, but I can tell you that our Netty hammocks would not support this. The hammock itself would probably be fine, but the bug net would almost certainly tear. The noseeum is MUCH shorter on that diagonal, by design, to keep excess material off your face (and off the scale).

**oldpappy** · 02-26-2014, 14:39

Hennessey won't support this either. Make an 11 or 12 foot X 60" DIY gathered end hammock and you can do what you are asking (4 yards of rip-stop nylon - no sewing required).

**FtWjestr** · 02-26-2014, 15:47

Thanks for the info guys. Now I need to collect some materials to decide which way I like to lay. Then maybe take the plunge into a fancy hammock.

**Ticklebelly** · 02-26-2014, 19:57

Originally Posted by FtWjestr

I know that an asym hammock is made to lay on the diagonal,.......

Just switch head ends if you want feet or head closer to the zip (HH anyway). I put a mark on the end of the suspension one end so I know which side the zip will be on in relation to that end.

TB

**nuttysquirrel** · 02-26-2014, 23:16

the fabric is never cut asym, the netting is.

**MAD777** · 02-27-2014, 07:12

Some hammocks are cut asymmetrical, like the warbonnet blackbird. I have a blackbird.
Hammocks with built in nets are asymmetrical due to the cut of the net.
Hammocks with no net allow you to lay on any direction you want and change-up during the night. I prefer this type. The bug net is separate and encompasses the entire hammock, top & bottom.
The only netted hammock (that I know of) that is still completely symmetrical allowing total freedom of movement is the Tree to Trail Gear Switchback hammock. I have one of these and like it very much, but my wife took it.

**oldpappy** · 02-27-2014, 12:24

Originally Posted by oldpappy

Hennessey won't support this either. Make an 11 or 12 foot X 60" DIY gathered end hammock and you can do what you are asking (4 yards of rip-stop nylon - no sewing required).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJlEQpcbM1I

Tickelbelly has a good point - if you just change to the other end of any zip up Asym hammock you will accomplish what you are asking (mine is bottom entry and I'd fall out if I swapped ends).