New hammock length/width/material/design questions. Please help!

**Foxpoop** · 03-25-2014, 10:40

For my next hammock I want a bug net and possibly top cover. I am 6'3 225#.

I currently have only two hammocks:
GT Ultralight (8'10" x 54") single layer 2.4 oz/sqyd polyester tafetta
BIAS WWM (11' x 60" ) double layer 1.0 oz/sqyd nylon with head and foot knotty mods
They both have attributes that I like:
The GT polyester feel is great.
The BIAS dimensions and knotty mods help with calf ridge and shoulder squeeze.

My decision for my next hammock seems to have boiled down to a DH DangerBird and a Warbonnet BB XLC
I am looking for guidance on comfort. I am not too concerned with weight or suspensions.
Those who have tried both, can you advise, please?

Specifically, is there something about the DangerBird construction that helps with calf ridge and shoulder squeeze or is it just the availability of width in fabrics that helps?

Does the BB XLC footbox work as well or better than the knotty mods?

If going with the DangerBird, do I need to choose a fabric that will let me go wider than 60"?

Has anyone tried the 2.3 oz/sqyd poly-nylon fabrics that Randy offers?

Sorry for so many questions, but I am suffering from paralysis by analysis.

**Foxpoop** · 03-25-2014, 10:55

I forgot to ask about visibility between the two. I like to be able to see.

**Cactusjack** · 03-25-2014, 10:59

I have both the DH Dangerbird and the WB XLC in a 10' length but I prefer my Grand Trunk Ultralight over both of them. I know that sounds crazy but its true. I just ordered the Nano Buginator so if the new Buginator works with my GTUL comfortably then I will sale one of the other two. I had the WB XLC custom made in a 10' length instead of the 11'. I hate to say it but you might have to buy both to see which one works best for you. From what I here it is very easy to sale hammocks on the forum. Good Luck

**Foxpoop** · 03-25-2014, 11:38

Originally Posted by Cactusjack

I have both the DH Dangerbird and the WB XLC in a 10' length but I prefer my Grand Trunk Ultralight over both of them. I know that sounds crazy but its true. I just ordered the Nano Buginator so if the new Buginator works with my GTUL comfortably then I will sale one of the other two. I had the WB XLC custom made in a 10' length instead of the 11'. I hate to say it but you might have to buy both to see which one works best for you. From what I here it is very easy to sale hammocks on the forum. Good Luck

That is not crazy to me. I LOVE the material on the GT UL! I wish I could find some in wider widths. Mine is VERY comfortable, that it why I am considering the DH in the poly-nylon blend.