VIDEO : Breaking Wind - Hammock Forums : Your Number One Hammock Community

GrizzlyAdams · 12-17-2009, 07:08

Executive Summary
I've made a couple versions of DIY tarp beaks, posted here, and here. This generated enough interest for 2Q to suggest that he and the Zipper Queen ZQ might offer a version of this, based on the second of my designs.

2Q and ZQ did some sewing and sent me a prototype for evaluation.

Of course I had to make a video, "Breaking Wind, An Introduction to the 2Q/ZQ GrizzBeak."

I put the beak up on these tarps

OES MacCat Deluxe
Hennessey Silnylon Hex
Hennessey Asymmetric Diamond
JRB 11'x10'

The Diamond shape tarp was interesting. Because of the asymmetry one beak side covers the side of the tarp whose tie-out is nearest very nicely. The other beak side is not long enough to cover the far side exactly. It will cover almost all of it (not shown) but can be staked out wide to assist in breaking the wind (that is shown).

Other footage I shot but which didn't work out so well because of failing light is to fasten the beak sides inside the JRB tarp, using Grip Clips. This makes sense if for example the beak faces west but the wind comes from the east, and so might otherwise catch between the beak side and tarp, where the beak lies on the side of the tarp.

Grizz

Mrprez · 12-17-2009, 07:24

Great video! Love the comic relief, thought I was going to spit coffee! Looks like a great piece of gear, the GrizzBeak! Very clever.

Perkolady · 12-17-2009, 07:30

Great job sharing how to break wind!

Really great idea, and it's great how it can work with any tarp! Extremely simple to use.

2Q and especially ZQ- top notch sewing!

NCPatrick · 12-17-2009, 07:32

Thanks Grizz. Great video and great idea. Now you should think of some dual use for them, such as some form of clothing or somesuch... like maybe a poncho?

animalcontrol · 12-17-2009, 07:37

thanks for sharing Grizz...
Nice video title and demonstration...looks like a great addition!
Your hammock model did an outstanding job!

One question though...where can I get a knit hat with such a dashing red ball tassel?

gargoyle · 12-17-2009, 07:39

Nice vid as usual.
Did you stick with your same dimensions as in your diy tutorial/original grizz beak post? Or did things get modified a little along the way?

ZQ, you are master of the thread injector, when do we see a video??

BillyBob58 · 12-17-2009, 07:51

A thing of beauty! This will be an another way to solve a lot of problems with the bridge hammocks when you want to close one end down, but then run into additional problems on that end due to spreader bars rubbing on the tarp. Or, just in general, a way to get by with smaller tarps without giving up wind/rain protection on trips when it looks likely you will need it. Maybe with little or no net increase in weight compared with a much larger tarp.

One thought: one or two? With one only, it could be pitched on the windward side as needed, and should not really be needed on the other end. But then, the wind does tend to shift during the night!

Frawg · 12-17-2009, 07:55

Great video of a great idea well done!

... Doc & Earl ain't bad, either.

Agfadoc · 12-17-2009, 07:59

Thanks Grizz, very versatile device.

2Q must be in the voice over industry, if he isn't then he should be.

Running Feather · 12-17-2009, 08:04

Things just keep getting better around here. Nice production Grizz

BTW - Interesting Title

12-17-2009, 07:08	#1
GrizzlyAdams Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Illinois Hammock: DIY Bridge, v0.n, where n is large Tarp: depends on season Insulation: DIY UQ View my gallery 539 Posts: 3,534 Images: 539	VIDEO : Breaking Wind Executive Summary I've made a couple versions of DIY tarp beaks, posted here, and here. This generated enough interest for 2Q to suggest that he and the Zipper Queen ZQ might offer a version of this, based on the second of my designs. 2Q and ZQ did some sewing and sent me a prototype for evaluation. Of course I had to make a video, "Breaking Wind, An Introduction to the 2Q/ZQ GrizzBeak." I put the beak up on these tarps OES MacCat Deluxe Hennessey Silnylon Hex Hennessey Asymmetric Diamond JRB 11'x10' The Diamond shape tarp was interesting. Because of the asymmetry one beak side covers the side of the tarp whose tie-out is nearest very nicely. The other beak side is not long enough to cover the far side exactly. It will cover almost all of it (not shown) but can be staked out wide to assist in breaking the wind (that is shown). Other footage I shot but which didn't work out so well because of failing light is to fasten the beak sides inside the JRB tarp, using Grip Clips. This makes sense if for example the beak faces west but the wind comes from the east, and so might otherwise catch between the beak side and tarp, where the beak lies on the side of the tarp. Grizz Last edited by GrizzlyAdams; 12-17-2009 at 07:18.

12-17-2009, 07:24	#2
Mrprez Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Hammock: DIY HH Clone Tarp: DIY Insulation: DIY Suspension: Whoopie Sling Posts: 1,482	Great video! Love the comic relief, thought I was going to spit coffee! Looks like a great piece of gear, the GrizzBeak! Very clever. __________________ John I never finish anyth....

12-17-2009, 07:32	#4
NCPatrick Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Hammock: DIY Tarp: Cuben MacCat Dlx Insulation: DIY Down UQ Suspension: Whoopie slings View my gallery 40 Posts: 5,136 Images: 40	Thanks Grizz. Great video and great idea. Now you should think of some dual use for them, such as some form of clothing or somesuch... like maybe a poncho? __________________ "Civilization is the limitless multiplication of unnecessary necessities." -Mark Twain Last edited by NCPatrick; 12-17-2009 at 07:48.

12-17-2009, 07:37	#5
animalcontrol Join Date: May 2008 Location: Greenwood, IN Hammock: Warbonnet BB, Traveler, GrizzBridge Tarp: OES 12x10,DIY 11x9 Insulation: 2/3 UQ, DIY TQ Suspension: whoopie slings View my gallery 96 Posts: 2,290 Images: 96	thanks for sharing Grizz... Nice video title and demonstration...looks like a great addition! Your hammock model did an outstanding job! One question though...where can I get a knit hat with such a dashing red ball tassel? __________________ "Every day is a new day to a better future" "Of all the things that matter, that really and truly matter, working more efficiently and getting more done is not among them." ~ Mike Dooley "What if I told you that you couldn't have anymore of anything... No more friends, no more money, no more anything, until you first got happy with what you have?"~ Mike Dooley "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing." ~ Socrates

12-17-2009, 07:39	#6
gargoyle Join Date: May 2009 Location: Middleville, Mi Hammock: diy"gargoylebird" Tarp: Ogee tarp Insulation: AHE TQ DIY Down UQ Suspension: dynaglide whoopies View my gallery 45 Posts: 3,041 Images: 45	Nice vid as usual. Did you stick with your same dimensions as in your diy tutorial/original grizz beak post? Or did things get modified a little along the way? ZQ, you are master of the thread injector, when do we see a video?? __________________ GARGOYLEGEAR.WEBS.COM Home of the Ogee Tarp and Compact Folding Woodstoves.

12-17-2009, 07:30	#3
Perkolady Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NE GA Hammock: diy Tarp: diy 9x11 Insulation: JRB No Sniveller Suspension: CBs + DCs View my gallery 29 Posts: 1,157 Images: 29	Great job sharing how to break wind! Really great idea, and it's great how it can work with any tarp! Extremely simple to use. 2Q and especially ZQ- top notch sewing!

12-17-2009, 07:51	#7
BillyBob58 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tupelo, MS View my gallery 157 Posts: 4,154 Images: 157	A thing of beauty! This will be an another way to solve a lot of problems with the bridge hammocks when you want to close one end down, but then run into additional problems on that end due to spreader bars rubbing on the tarp. Or, just in general, a way to get by with smaller tarps without giving up wind/rain protection on trips when it looks likely you will need it. Maybe with little or no net increase in weight compared with a much larger tarp. One thought: one or two? With one only, it could be pitched on the windward side as needed, and should not really be needed on the other end. But then, the wind does tend to shift during the night! __________________ For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us....that the creation itself also will be set free from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation groans and suffers the pains of childbirth together until now. Romans 8:18,21-22

12-17-2009, 07:55	#8
Frawg Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brandon, FL, for now Hammock: DIY (various) Tarp: DIY 5x10 pseudocat Insulation: GI+ Suspension: UCR custom View my gallery 95 Posts: 1,543 Images: 95	Great video of a great idea well done! ... Doc & Earl ain't bad, either. __________________ - Frawg {generic tagline}

12-17-2009, 07:59	#9
Agfadoc Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Up North Hammock: Hennessy Explorer Deluxe Tarp: Stock & SG Tarp Insulation: SuperShelter Suspension: Webbing and Rings View my gallery 96 Posts: 308 Images: 96	Thanks Grizz, very versatile device. 2Q must be in the voice over industry, if he isn't then he should be. __________________ Test your gear, your grit, and your determination. It is better being a lion for a day than a sheep all your life, grazing on what others provide for you.

12-17-2009, 08:04	#10
Running Feather Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hendersonville, NC Hammock: DIY of the Day Tarp: DIY of the Day Insulation: DIY PLoft/IX-UQ/TQ Suspension: WS or Spyder Line View my gallery 1 Posts: 1,069 Images: 1	Things just keep getting better around here. Nice production Grizz BTW - Interesting Title __________________ Not all those who wander are lost... -- J.R.R. Tolkien The trees do cry. We just can no longer hear them.

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