Ridgerunner Suspension mod ideas

[DRobertson]

After researching several bridge hammocks, I found that the RR has the longest suspension triangle. Since I'm well-under the weight limit, could I remove the stock triangle and make a shorter one? or would this damage the spreader bars? Here's a pic showing my idea.WBRR triangle MOD.jpg

Will there be problems with this MOD??? the reason behind it is: better fit under the superfly. again, my only concern would be over compressing the spreader bars.

[gmcttr]

Your second concern should be stability. the shorter the suspension triangles, the less stability the hammock has.

Fortunately, Acer did the experimenting for you... https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...n-of-RR-Bridge

[Nighthauk]

I took mine from the stock 42" down to I think 37". Exactly what acer did. I haven't had any problems. I also swapped out the apex buckle and put in a dutch biner. SO much easier changing suspension or taking off or on the Spindrift sock.

[hairbear]

I just passed the year full time in a ridge runner.
I don't hang it in the recommended way, I hang it with greater angles that a gathered end, and with shorter distances between trees.
This makes it a hybrid system. I have replaced the foot end triangle with two u c rs , I like this because I can make one side bow a little in chair mode. This takes the leg bite away .
If interested I can measure to get exact figures
Hanging this way gave me greater stability, a shorter suspension , the ability to get fetal because one knee is just under the mule tape ..The other is above it., I can get in any position this way as the hammock shape is less defined in its rigidity.

[DRobertson]

I took mine from the stock 42" down to I think 37". Exactly what acer did. I haven't had any problems. I also swapped out the apex buckle and put in a dutch biner. SO much easier changing suspension or taking off or on the Spindrift sock.

i see you have a Superfly, as do I. how does your modded RR fit underneath it? how much can you close the doors of the superfly with the RR?


EDIT: I am also considering making my own DIY bridge, and I just made a prototype today.

[Nighthauk]

It fits well under the superfly. I am able to shut both sides almost all the way. Close enough that I don't worry about anything coming in.

[nuttysquirrel]

the triangle looks like the one on my bmbh. a little tippy, but a havent fallen (just a wierd shaky tipping sensation)

[Zilla]

As long as your triangle is not shorter then the spreader bar you will not lose stability

[Loki]

Or, have one of our great HF vendors make a tarp for you with a 13' ridgeline. TajMaTarp

[Chris183]

As long as your triangle is not shorter then the spreader bar you will not lose stability

Explain! Im looking to shorten the triangle on my RR. I have not experienced any kind of "tippyness" with my RR so far, but could definately use a shorter triangle.