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    Hammock for tall people, any tips?

    I searched the forum but couldn't find much
    information about hammocks for taller
    people such as myself: 6'10" 90 kg
    (Note I have very poor DIY skills so making
    something myself is not something I'd like to
    try:-)

    So far I've narrowed it down to three that seem
    interesting:

    a) HH Survivor: 274cm x 160cm, 1.3 kg
    (HH site says suitable for people up to 7ft tall)
    http://hennessyhammock.com/specs-survivor_dig.html
    (not in the hammock gear comparison chart yet)

    b) Mosquito Jungle Hammock: 300cm x 125 cm
    http://www.mosquitohammock.com/junglehammock.html

    c) Warbonnet Blackbird: 300cm x 180xm
    http://warbonnetoutdoors.net/

    It seems to me wider is more important than longer
    when it comes to being comfortable (diagonal) in
    a hammock. I like HH, don't know why, the way to
    enter seems useful, but the others are longer, the Jungle
    seems a bit to narrow?

    Are there are any tall forum members with some suggestions?

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    I'm 6'4 or 6'5 depending on my posture. I have a store bought Travel Hammock and a diy job. Both fit me well. I have about a foot of space at either end when in the hammock. Both are around 9'6" end to end' when laid flat. Actually, I have three, a new camo diy that I put together this week. But I fit with some room to spare. My concern with the HH would be exit and entry. I do not have any experience with one, but it just seemed to look akward for bigger folks, in my opinion. Wider is nicer. All three hammock are top entry that I own.

    Perhaps some tall HH owners will chime in.

    If you were going to do a diy, buy around ten feet (you'll have to do the metric conversion, but around 3 meters by my math). And when you are done stitching it up, you'll have a nice long hammock. And 50-60" wide fabric.
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    The longest one I've found is the Travel Hammock Skeeter Beeter Pro. It's 10'5" long. I'm only 5'9" so I can't tell you personally that it will hold you but it seems to be the longest one out there.
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    HH Safari? Seemingly huge, 112" x 70". Heavy though.

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    i know the bb will work up to 6'6", maybe some taller owners can comment on if there's any extra room left beyond that.

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    I'm 6'3 and I've never had any trouble getting in and out of any Hennessy I've tried. I have an Explorer, and I'm really pushing the height limit on it. I've had some very comfortable nights, but the hang has to be just right (despite the ridgeline) and I have to be perfectly positioned. Since the Survivor is a good bit longer, I'd imagine it would be a lot more forgiving for us long, lanky folk.
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    The survivor is significantly lighter than the safari although the ridgeline is shorter. The Survivor is also US made as opposed to the Safari if that matters. HH compares the Survivor to the Explorers in design and features so it might be possible the Super Shelter will be compatible. The Super Sehlter is not sized for the Safari.
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    Thanks for the feedback, good info so far.
    I like the idea of a "fixed" bug net so
    I'll keep on looking along those lines,
    otherwise the ENO double nest might be worth
    looking into.

    Edit didn't see this thread before, so for other tall people out there:
    http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ead.php?t=7697
    Last edited by hugo; 07-19-2009 at 03:41. Reason: added link to other "tall" thread

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    One thing to consider in favor of a hammock without a fixed bugnet is that if the fit isn't perfect, you can just let your feet dangle beyond the edge of the hammock. Sometimes I think this is the most comfortable way to be in any hammock as it takes all of the pressure off of my heels and knees.
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    Quote Originally Posted by warbonnetguy View Post
    i know the bb will work up to 6'6", maybe some taller owners can comment on if there's any extra room left beyond that.
    As one of the bb owners at 6'6", i think that a 6'10" person would be a bit uncomfortable.... YMMV...

    Randy

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