Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 12

Thread: 2QZq mod done

  1. #1
    Senior Member LosUno's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    Fayetteville, TN
    Hammock
    WBBB 1.7 double
    Tarp
    MatCat Deluxe
    Insulation
    MW3, JRB Nest
    Suspension
    Straps, Webbing
    Posts
    180

    Exclamation 2QZq mod done

    Hey folks,

    Maybe I can get some advice today. I had the Opt#2 zipper added to my Safari HH and now my Snake Skins will not work.

    I can get the skins just about all the way on, then there is a bulge at the center.

    It could me my method of skinning, but I cannot figure it out yet.

    Any ideas?

    Thanks,

  2. #2
    Senior Member angrysparrow's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Location
    near Memphis, TN
    Hammock
    WB Traveler
    Tarp
    ZPacks CF
    Insulation
    Te-Wa / HG / WB
    Suspension
    Whoopie Hooks
    Posts
    9,646
    Images
    92
    Try rolling the hammock first, starting in the center and working towards one end. Then pull that end's skin on. Then, roll the other side toward the end, and pull the second skin on.

    That will spread the hammock fabric out along the length of the skin, rather than compressing it in the middle.

    If that doesn't work, you may need a slightly larger set of skins.
    “I think that when the lies are all told and forgot the truth will be there yet. It dont move about from place to place and it dont change from time to time. You cant corrupt it any more than you can salt salt.” - Cormac McCarthy

  3. #3

    ἑταῖροι
    Hetairoi's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    I'm over here!
    Hammock
    Switchback
    Tarp
    OES MacCat Ultra
    Insulation
    How cold is it?
    Suspension
    Whoopie Slings
    Posts
    283
    Images
    10
    I'm not certain of the size of my skins, but I had the same mod done and have no problems getting the skins on my HH Explorer.

    Anything special about your snakeskins? DIY? Any significant difference in the Safari model vs others?
    Live by the sword, die by the arrow

  4. #4
    Senior Member angrysparrow's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Location
    near Memphis, TN
    Hammock
    WB Traveler
    Tarp
    ZPacks CF
    Insulation
    Te-Wa / HG / WB
    Suspension
    Whoopie Hooks
    Posts
    9,646
    Images
    92
    Quote Originally Posted by Hetairoi View Post
    Any significant difference in the Safari model vs others?
    The Safari is longer, and made from heavier material than the Explorer.

    HH Comparison chart.
    “I think that when the lies are all told and forgot the truth will be there yet. It dont move about from place to place and it dont change from time to time. You cant corrupt it any more than you can salt salt.” - Cormac McCarthy

  5. #5
    Senior Member Ramblinrev's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Milton, PA
    Hammock
    Hennessey Explorer Ultralight
    Tarp
    Hennessey Hex
    Insulation
    HH Super Shelter
    Suspension
    ring buckle
    Posts
    7,945
    Images
    101
    Quote Originally Posted by Hetairoi View Post
    Any significant difference in the Safari model vs others?

    The Safari is stinking HUGE. The amount of fabric difference between an Explorer and Safari is mind boggling. (I've had both) I have an Explorer and #4 snake skins. I will end up with a bubble in the middle and I have not had the zipper mods done. I manage to just wad it and make it work. The zipper would add some stiffness to the hammock and I can see it creating a potential problem. I think Angrysparrow had a good suggestion. One that I have been thinking of trying. As long as you don't include the tarp in the skins I think it should work. If you include the tarp then the rolling from one end and pulling in that direction has always served me well.

    Does anyone understand the HH scale of size on his snake skins? I know he makes 4 sizes but I have never been able to decipher what the differences are. He does not share that information on the his site that I have been able to find.
    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

    We Don't Sew... We Make Gear! video series

    Important thread injector guidelines especially for Newbies

    Bobbin Tension - A Personal Viewpoint

  6. #6

    ἑταῖροι
    Hetairoi's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    I'm over here!
    Hammock
    Switchback
    Tarp
    OES MacCat Ultra
    Insulation
    How cold is it?
    Suspension
    Whoopie Slings
    Posts
    283
    Images
    10
    Quote Originally Posted by angrysparrow View Post
    The Safari is longer, and made from heavier material than the Explorer.

    HH Comparison chart.
    Ah, I was thinking smaller for some reason. I still don't see any reason why adding the zippers would cause a problem unless the snakeskins were just a perfect fit before. I've not noticed any difference with mine. Then again, I can also leave my top cover on and still have it fit in the snakeskins, so maybe I just have really large skins?
    Live by the sword, die by the arrow

  7. #7
    2Questions's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    Lititz, PA
    Hammock
    HH Explorer w/ Zipper Mod #4
    Tarp
    ZQ Special w/mods
    Insulation
    Down
    Suspension
    Cinch and straps
    Posts
    3,041
    Images
    146
    Quote Originally Posted by LosUno View Post
    Hey folks,

    Maybe I can get some advice today. I had the Opt#2 zipper added to my Safari HH and now my Snake Skins will not work.

    I can get the skins just about all the way on, then there is a bulge at the center.

    It could me my method of skinning, but I cannot figure it out yet.

    Any ideas?

    Thanks,
    Assuming the bugnet is zipped up completely before skinning, the only thing that comes to mind is the head-end zipper connection patch. Be sure the patch is tucked inside the hammock and not stiicking up, that it might catch the skin and prevent it from sliding all the way on. Oherwise our experience shows no difference with the mod.

    Maybe everyone does it differently, but I skin this way:
    1. Find the entrance slit patch and fold the hammock in half.
    2. From the slit patch, roll upwards tucking in the side tie out cords.
    3. When you get to the ridge line, hold the rolled hammock against the ridge line with one hand and tighten the roll to the left of center.
    4. Pull the snakeskin over the rolled hammock.
    5. Tighten the roll right of center and pull the other snakeskin over the rolled hammock.
    2QZQ Hammock Specialties
    Specializing in:
    Hennessy Hammock zipper modifications
    Sewn on Tarp doors, Pole Pockets, and Grizz Beaks
    Ridgeline and gear organizers, peak storage bags, UQ protectors,
    2QZQ tree table!

  8. #8
    Senior Member Hawk-eye's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Location
    Oak Ridge & Linville Gorge, North Carolina
    Hammock
    HHE, 2QZQ Mod4, Jerry 5 DIY
    Tarp
    HG Cuben/SFly Camo
    Insulation
    HammockGear Prod.
    Suspension
    Use them all!
    Posts
    9,989
    Images
    3
    Quote Originally Posted by 2Questions View Post
    Maybe everyone does it differently, but I skin this way:
    1. Find the entrance slit patch and fold the hammock in half.
    2. From the slit patch, roll upwards tucking in the side tie out cords.
    3. When you get to the ridge line, hold the rolled hammock against the ridge line with one hand and tighten the roll to the left of center.
    4. Pull the snakeskin over the rolled hammock.
    5. Tighten the roll right of center and pull the other snakeskin over the rolled hammock.
    That's the exact way I do mine and it works well ... even more so than when I use to use the HH tarp ... which I don't any more.

  9. #9
    2Questions's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    Lititz, PA
    Hammock
    HH Explorer w/ Zipper Mod #4
    Tarp
    ZQ Special w/mods
    Insulation
    Down
    Suspension
    Cinch and straps
    Posts
    3,041
    Images
    146
    BTW, Hawkeye, Thanks for the patches and the kind words. I was hoping to get to the October hang but it doesn't look like it will happen. I'm off stomping the woods the first two weekends in November as well and something had to give.
    2QZQ Hammock Specialties
    Specializing in:
    Hennessy Hammock zipper modifications
    Sewn on Tarp doors, Pole Pockets, and Grizz Beaks
    Ridgeline and gear organizers, peak storage bags, UQ protectors,
    2QZQ tree table!

  10. #10
    swampfox's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Simpsonville, SC
    Hammock
    Warbonnet Blackbird XLC
    Tarp
    Hammock Gear Quest
    Insulation
    Warbonnet Wookie
    Suspension
    Whoopie slings
    Posts
    1,161
    Images
    35
    I wrap the hammock with the tie-out cords and slide the snakeskin over it. I can't say that I notice any difference with the zipper mod.
    He is your friend, your companion, your defender... he is your dog. You are his life, his leader, and master. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of that devotion.

  • + New Posts
  • Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

    Similar Threads

    1. Thanks 2QZQ
      By Surfdog in forum 2QZQ Hammock Specialties (Hennessy Bugnet Zipper Mods)
      Replies: 1
      Last Post: 07-09-2014, 18:04
    2. 2qzq uqp
      By laxdad in forum General Hammock Talk
      Replies: 2
      Last Post: 05-27-2014, 19:04
    3. FS: 2qzq uqp
      By visionarylion in forum [SOLD/WITHDRAWN] Items no longer available
      Replies: 5
      Last Post: 03-28-2014, 21:49
    4. Thank you 2QZQ
      By blessedoneness in forum 2QZQ Hammock Specialties (Hennessy Bugnet Zipper Mods)
      Replies: 1
      Last Post: 05-09-2012, 04:45
    5. thanks to 2QZQ
      By skyclad in forum 2QZQ Hammock Specialties (Hennessy Bugnet Zipper Mods)
      Replies: 0
      Last Post: 09-13-2010, 17:51

    Tags for this Thread

    Bookmarks

    Posting Permissions

    • You may not post new threads
    • You may not post replies
    • You may not post attachments
    • You may not edit your posts
    •