My Dangerbird Joy (pics-a-plenty)

[body942]

It came, today. I openly admit I've only spent a limited amount of time in it, but, my goodness. What a cool rig. Some specs:
132ish by 60ish Double 70D Crinkle Taffeta = 440z with whoopies, but without straps / toggles. It's about the same as my BB w/ the stock suspension. I opted for a green overcover, same green as my HG quilts. :D
I provided a bunch of a particular cordage I found and love for guylines, Papasmurf incorporated it into even the stuffsack:
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-CeDqDNAFFac/TzWwG-o14pI/AAAAAAAAAqU/nK8LTvw5YEU/s512/46461C86-3792-435C-BF26-8974C9D32674.JPG
Just the ASRL:
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-QLxS5Sy8tgY/TzWwqBpCeFI/AAAAAAAAAqc/aypW7zVcrCM/s640/CF8D892C-BB1E-4E9D-92D7-D9A152860155.JPG
Hardware examples. Dutch hooks, Dutch biner on the REMOVABLE ASRL, my cordage incorporated into the zipper pulls, and the sweet reflective black grosgrain Randy used:
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-qzclCoJMXjE/TzWveQSH8II/AAAAAAAAAqE/fUvxL6J89Ak/s512/D7D3429D-EEE5-4192-A03E-DA24D439E71F.JPG
Closeup of the M90 peak storage bags, with cordlocked bungied drawstrings:
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-3jH16ShF4YA/TzWvo2r967I/AAAAAAAAAq8/xLKnywGMWsY/s512/169D4519-BB2D-4B78-A0DE-2CC982C70AE3.JPG
Netting Deployed:
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Se1G3LFoiBc/TzWvOZoXcDI/AAAAAAAAAp8/CdWl0ehQYX0/s640/020C3552-7A0A-415F-B8E9-0E6E6F413486.JPG
Overcover deployed:
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-9Ne21t1P2To/TzWu-pWkpzI/AAAAAAAAAp0/aF2mhm8UWxA/s640/52A5D7AA-B78F-414D-A1F0-144F7586AD3C.JPG
A combo which will probably be my favorite:
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-dCEyLOO03QQ/TzWuv61LpZI/AAAAAAAAApk/6rghG3p0Xgs/s640/D1941F6D-B9EA-4A61-A29C-79BAA838BC51.JPG
Both ends of the ASRL can be tucked into the peak bags on either end, so this baby can go topless:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hdf0TmJOqi0/TzWuZOEthhI/AAAAAAAAApc/sIHnwHi0MwQ/s640/0D3923B6-D881-47DD-970F-1D4D5B0A4175.JPG
Flat flat flat:
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-MnLo8G94P3Y/TzWu0zls_BI/AAAAAAAAAps/KJUT4otI59M/s512/515D6AED-4AE4-4A49-BE75-D0BD6191CFBB.JPG

Very impressed, worth the wait. My UQ is off to Adam for an update, but it'll look right at home on this guy. Great job Randy!

[nateseviltwin]

That thing sure does look sweet!

[Southpaw]

I wish I could have gotten one of those while he was still taking orders. Hopefully there will be more to come later.

[rip waverly]

A combo which will probably be my favorite:
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-dCEyLOO03QQ/TzWuv61LpZI/AAAAAAAAApk/6rghG3p0Xgs/s640/D1941F6D-B9EA-4A61-A29C-79BAA838BC51.JPG


that was my favorite too -

these threads are gonna be like finding old pics of my X - bittersweet sorrow. but gotta move on! :lol:

[body942]

Hey Rip, I've got one of your Ex's in my garage cabinet. How awkward does that sound?:eek:

[rip waverly]

Hey Rip, I've got one of your Ex's in my garage cabinet. How awkward does that sound?:eek:

:laugh::laugh::laugh:
good stuff there

[RedBeardHanger]

Sweet!!!
I can’t wait till I can get another ‘mock! I’ll be talking to PapaSmurf soon! Maybe by summer if I’m lucky!

[R00K]

Can't wait for Randy to have some more time - this DangerBird is looking great!

[body942]

I think the thing I was most impressed with was Randy's flexibility on the front end. Much like Adam over at HG, Randy built a hammock around ME, not me trying to find an "off-the-shelf" that would just "work". Not that people don't find their dream gear on the rack, but I felt a hammock could really benefit from some personalization.

Did I mention the GREEN purposefully matches my quilts? :lol::lol::lol:

[Born_Old]

Looks awesome! Forgive my ignorance but does the overcover act just like a winter sock? Also, what mysterious cordage do you use?


Again, your pics show all of the excellent customization one can ask for when ordering a Dangerbird. You really tricked yours out with some nice titanium bling! Think of a name for it yet?

[Labrador]

That really looks comfy cozy.

[more]

I think it's awesome that you put your doormat on the ground next to it :shades:

[-Sasquatch-]

Pretty sweet setup!

[body942]

Looks awesome! Forgive my ignorance but does the overcover act just like a winter sock? Also, what mysterious cordage do you use...Think of a name for it yet?

I was a little inquisitive on the OC too, but Randy explained it acts as some protection and a lot of privacy. I can say, without ever having toyed with any type of OC other than a tarp, that the wind was BLOWING for the maiden hang / photo shoot. That thing cut the interior wind movement to nill. I literally couldn't feel a whisper on the interior, even compared to the netting being closed (which does cut the wind a little). I can see it adding some noticeable temp range if needed. Privacy is obvious, but unappreciated till you're inside one with an OC.

The cordage: THIS in 1/16 (http://www.atwoodrope.net/utility.php) and forest green. It is awesome with prussics and would likely give before my tarp would (oh yeah, my tarp coordinates :lol:) and, as a fisherman, I know 85lb test is no joke. I really like it. I have an email into them inquiring as to whether they make an Amsteel competitor.

The doormat: The joy of having three suitable trees in my little front yard. The kids know that's part of the deal (and the grass was wetter than it looks) if they want to test a hammock. Shoes off!

As to name: I've been playing with that a lot, but I think I've got it. I drive a 4x4 truck in the same color scheme and a name I've kinda taken for granted. My specific incarnation from Randy, with complete suspension, is essentially tied for weight with my BB, but is a ton bigger. I christen it:

THE TITAN

:shades:

[ShadowAlpha]

Very nice setup! and Thx for sharing the pics.
I really like the feature of using part cover with bug net.

Enjoy!

[Boomer]

Beeuteeful. I might have to talk to Randy.

[russmay]

What kind of mod is Adam making to your underquilt? Does an underquilt need a mode to work on a Dangerbird? Or is it a personal preference thing.

[MAD777]

That is one incredible piece of equipment!
It's ready for anything nature can throw at it.
I will be haunting Papa Smurf's new website :)

[Loneoak]

Great looking setup.

[body942]

UQ mod not specific to my DBird Titan, just had Adam add in the new "baffles" and update the suspension. In looking at the Dbird, I see no reason why any different UQ would be needed, I'd just already been in talks with Adam over the update. Unfortunately I sent off my UQ about 5 days before my new hammock showed, so no nights spent so far! Got my shipping notice from Adam on Friday, so next week sometime...:rolleyes:

[lubbockhammockguy]

I wish that I had it

[ICanMakeThat]

I like the hooks for the UQ. That's a nice touch.