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Perusing the forums I ran across this statement:
". . . Your first few times in the hammock . . . "
So I was thinking: a couple of days ago I ordered my Clark NX-150 . . .
Are there things that I could learn from you instead of making the same old mistakes ???
Are there things you can think of for a first timer, that would make it nicer/easier first time out ???
Thanks All
hangnout
06-26-2010, 13:21
Make sure that you hang it with enough sag. Most people hang it too tight the first time
If you read HF regular you'll learn a lot about hammock use. Be careful, tho, it can get expensive. You will find neat things you "just gotta have" and it adds up after a while. You'll love your 150, I do. The factory ropes will prob'ly be the first thing to go. Straps are SO much better, both for the tree, and ease of use with a gadget called cinch buckles. Stay tuned, a real education is about to be bestowed on you by other HF folks.
Thanks hangnout - good advice.
ice man, I ordered the NX 150 with the straps and the camo vertex fly right off.
I figured the straps would be a good idea, and
also that an extra large fly would be what I would want for bad weather.
Bradley, ya got the same set-up I did. Up-graded from an NA, and I'm just tickled with it. The spreader sticks are what sold it. They're the cat's meow. I did get some "store bought" brown straps, tho.
I didn't care for the wide and stiff factory straps, so I changed to some one inch wide polypro (I ordered strap from Arrowhead Equipment and made them up myself) and Dutch Clips. I haven't hung with it yet, but I already can tell it will be an improvement. For me, that is.:D
sevenspirits
06-27-2010, 10:07
I've had my NX-150 for about two months now, and I've slept in it for over a week of time or so. I've learned that I get the best sleep when the foot end is hung 8" to 10" above the head end (I lay flatter, and don't slide down to the middle of the hammock through the night). I also hang it so the hammock's bug netting has a slight sag when empty. I'm in the process of replacing the stock suspension system with Whoopie Slings, as it is a lighter and easier alternative (don't have to deal with knots). Good choice, however, with the vertex rain fly. I've voyaged my hammock through some serious Kansas thunderstorms and have found that though the stock tarp is sufficient, it's just enough. Blessings on your journeys, brother!
Make sure that you hang it with enough sag. Most people hang it too tight the first time
I would second the sag suggestion. If it's too tight you will have a hard time zipping the netting past the corners. I find the perfect hang when the netting appears a little droopy in the middle and the hoops are leaning a bit toward the center of the hammock. It will all tighten up sufficiently when you lay in it. Of course the head end should be a bit lower than the feet. When hung this way I can get a very nice diagonal hang and the zippers work flawlessly.
Miguel
Ditto on using the bug netting and storm shield in the same manner as a ridge line. It works perfectly, and no ridge line to get in the way when sitting in the old Clark like a lounge chair.:)