From what I've read here, 30* seems to be the consensus optimum sag angle. Would there be any interest in a basic clinometer that could be attached to the suspension line to let you know when you are at 30*?
From what I've read here, 30* seems to be the consensus optimum sag angle. Would there be any interest in a basic clinometer that could be attached to the suspension line to let you know when you are at 30*?
One day I'll come up with a clever sig.
Probably not, one gets pretty good at eye-balling it after a while. Now, a small level attached to my ridgeline would be helpful. Sometimes the slopes I hang on can cause some pretty major optical illusions.Originally Posted by klaatu
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You could use the clinometer for that as well. If it is pointing to 90*, you are level. I think...
One day I'll come up with a clever sig.
I'll build a prototype and send it to you. Let me know what you think.
One day I'll come up with a clever sig.
I like the idea, I'm a new hanger so I'm not so good at eyeballin' it yet.
OK, I never turn down gadgets.
Trust nobody!
I don't worry about that kind of thing. A thought... not a critique as everyone is different... Is it worth getting that OCD to a number? For _me_ no it isn't. There is a leeway built into all these figures that varies depending on a lot of things. Personal preference is not the least. The "general rule" is 30* but that is by no means hard and fast. The brand of hammock matters a great deal. At least one of the popular brands seems to be more comfortable when hung straighter and tighter. If you want to be slavish to the figures there is nothing wrong with that. But for me that takes away some of the fun and freedom of camping with a hammock. YMMV
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OCD is a bad thing??
My whole life is OCD. I would only use it until I got used to picturing the angle in my head....or maybe I'd use it forever, maybe on other things as well.
I never said OCD is a bad thing. now CDO (for those who need the letters in alphabetical order) might be another issue.
I may be slow... But I sure am gimpy.
"Bless you child, when you set out to thread a needle don't hold the thread still and fetch the needle up to it; hold the needle still and poke the thread at it; that's the way a woman most always does, but a man always does t'other way."
Mrs. Loftus to Huck Finn
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Bobbin Tension - A Personal Viewpoint
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