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**robp226** · 08-18-2014, 14:23

Hey everybody! I'm in Missouri and spent my first night in a hammock last week. It was great but realize I need more practice so I'll be planting a square tree (4x4) in my backyard so I can setup whenever I want!

I'd like to thank Shug for his great videos!
Rob

**Coldaddy** · 08-18-2014, 14:26

Welcome from San Antonio! Shug's videos (and that of many other folks) have been so helpful to so many. Enjoy!

**meckelangelo** · 08-18-2014, 14:32

You'll want to sick that square tree pretty far in order to make sure you don't pull it over. My brother pulled over a set of washline poles that were concreted about 3 feet deep. Another option is to use the 4 x 4 to suspend some sort of beam, and hang below that. Then, your inward forces are on the beam, and not the pole. Food for thought.

Welcome!

**robp226** · 08-18-2014, 16:05

Originally Posted by meckelangelo

You'll want to sick that square tree pretty far in order to make sure you don't pull it over. My brother pulled over a set of washline poles that were concreted about 3 feet deep. Another option is to use the 4 x 4 to suspend some sort of beam, and hang below that. Then, your inward forces are on the beam, and not the pole. Food for thought.

Welcome!

Great point! I'll start chewing.