Orynge
01-22-2011, 00:21
OK, after muddling around for the last few months with every imaginable suspension set up, ridgeline, and 3 DIY hammocks (HH Clone, WBBB, and a ******* mix of the two) I have finally decided on MY perfect rig.
First, the hammock will be a slightly longer HH clone loosely based on sticky's design, but with bottom entry. (Doubled 1.1 nylon, $3/yard, 60 inches wide by 110 inches long). But the ends will be tied off/whipped in the WBBB style with a nacrabiner.
Next, whoopie sling suspension (if you dont have it, get it). 7/8 inch 8 strand amsteel (20 cents per foot) Nacrabiners to attatch to my tree hugger (1/2 inch tube webbing)
Lastly, I will use a whoopie sling structural ridgeline, only about 2 feet of adjustment to avoid doubling the entire length.
One no see um pocket on each side of the head end completes the deal.
Found something cool with netting, I sewed it onto the hammock like a third layer or skin. Then whipped the ends. It gave it a very puckered appearance, but it stays nice and taught and since it has extra material it can be loose enough for me to HH as a chair.
I know im being selfish but I would love some opinions from the more veteran guys on the forum, but questions/comments from us less experienced guys are more than welcome. I will get some pics as soon as the whole thing is completely done. The entire rig took about 5 hours from start to finish, maybe more. Cost was about $65 silnylon, amsteel, thread, and no see um. PLus the $20 that I paid for my sewing machine at a local thrift shop.
First, the hammock will be a slightly longer HH clone loosely based on sticky's design, but with bottom entry. (Doubled 1.1 nylon, $3/yard, 60 inches wide by 110 inches long). But the ends will be tied off/whipped in the WBBB style with a nacrabiner.
Next, whoopie sling suspension (if you dont have it, get it). 7/8 inch 8 strand amsteel (20 cents per foot) Nacrabiners to attatch to my tree hugger (1/2 inch tube webbing)
Lastly, I will use a whoopie sling structural ridgeline, only about 2 feet of adjustment to avoid doubling the entire length.
One no see um pocket on each side of the head end completes the deal.
Found something cool with netting, I sewed it onto the hammock like a third layer or skin. Then whipped the ends. It gave it a very puckered appearance, but it stays nice and taught and since it has extra material it can be loose enough for me to HH as a chair.
I know im being selfish but I would love some opinions from the more veteran guys on the forum, but questions/comments from us less experienced guys are more than welcome. I will get some pics as soon as the whole thing is completely done. The entire rig took about 5 hours from start to finish, maybe more. Cost was about $65 silnylon, amsteel, thread, and no see um. PLus the $20 that I paid for my sewing machine at a local thrift shop.