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headchange4u
07-07-2008, 15:07
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This is the thread that has payment instruction for the DD Hammock group buy. I will also give updates as to the progress of the order. Final pricing is as follows:
Travel Hammock 42.00
Shipping 204.00 (/ 16 people = 12.75 each)
My shipping & PP Fees 8.00
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Total 62.75
Bender & OldnSlow should ignore the instructions below as their totals will be different. You will get a PM from me guys.
With the help of AS I have set up a payment page where you can just go and click to pay via PayPal (Link at the bottom of the page). I really, really would prefer payment via PayPal, but if you must pay by cashiers check or money order please contact me. Once I get payments I will place the order.
angrysparrow - PAID
cgul1 - PAID
dblhmmck - PAID
Dutch - PAID
FishinFinn - PAID
Funny Money - PAID
neo - PAID
headchange4u - PAID
ken209 - PAID
Lone Wolf - PAID
MerryMary - PAID
OldnSlow - PAID
Ripley - PAID
Bender (1 of each) - PAID
Travel Hammock (netting): 16
Camping Hammock: 1
Total: 17
Thanks,
Jason
headchange4u
07-08-2008, 09:44
Please do not forget to include your Hammock Forums Username when sending payment. It saves me so much confusion.
GrizzlyAdams
07-08-2008, 10:34
I missed the mechanism for including the user name my first time through the sequence. Went back to see where I'd gone astray. Here's an annotated picture of the page where you include the HF user name. Click on the line indicated, up pops a comments box.
2003
Grizz
headchange4u
07-08-2008, 11:42
I missed the mechanism for including the user name my first time through the sequence. Went back to see where I'd gone astray. Here's an annotated picture of the page where you include the HF user name. Click on the line indicated, up pops a comments box.
2003
Grizz
Thanks for the visual aid, Grizz. I knew when I set up the PayPal button that I added a spot for the username, but a couple of people said they didn't see a place to enter the info. I tried to going through the ordering process this morning and verify that the spot for the info was there, but it wouldn't let me send myself money. Go figure.
:)i just paid for one on paypal:cool:neo
headchange4u
07-08-2008, 11:50
Also,
Nick from DD Hammocks threw in a free Travel Hammock (and took care of shipping charges). Once the order arrives and I get all the hammocks sent out to the group buy participants, I will hold a auction for the free hammock, with the money going to help out Hammock Forums.
Thanks Nick and DD Hammocks.
:)i just paid for one on paypal:cool:neo
:(looks like i was 2 late :cool:neo
What kind of time are we looking at here, once everyone gets paid up?
headchange4u
07-08-2008, 17:28
I can't say for sure but the last order that I placed coming from the UK only took 4-5 days, but that was a much smaller package. I would say allow 8-10 day worse case scenario.
got mine in there
Mac:cool:
MerryMary
07-08-2008, 21:51
Hi I just paid, I got back from my trip to a broken computer (malware or something) my son is taken 2-3 days to fix it. Have to steal time on others computers when available.
I'm sorry but I did not see the place for the name. Under pressure with teen son hanging over shoulder waiting for me to get off.
Thank you again for setting this up. It is a great deal.
MerryMary
schmalts
07-09-2008, 11:42
:mad: Missed out on this a few days I guess. If anyone decides to back out please let me know and I will take their place pronto!
headchange4u
07-10-2008, 10:19
Just a little bump. :D
I plan on placing the order on Monday, unless I get the remaining payments before then. I have a couple of people who didn't get a chance to get their order in before the group buy closed. If any of the commitments have not been paid by Sunday evening, their hammock will go to one of those on the waiting in the wings. Thanks.:D
Lone Wolf
07-10-2008, 12:13
I just got confirmation from Paypal for the DD Hammock payment. Sorry for being late.
:(looks like i was 2 late :cool:neo
:)i got lucky,i just paid for one that someone else changed their mind about:cool:neo
GrizzlyAdams
07-10-2008, 20:21
:)i got lucky,i just paid for one that someone else changed their mind about:cool:neo
you're welcome.
but now Dutch wins the hammock war. There goes mutually assured destruction, he is on his way to total HF domination.
I decided that $$ was better spent on some of the new 0.8 oz Camp biners and $2.10 SMC rings. And I knew that some others were wanting in. Made sense to back out.
Grizz
Lone Wolf
07-10-2008, 21:01
HC4U- You ought to keep the extra hammock for all your efforts. If it werent for you, we wouldn't be getting the deal for the group buy.
you're welcome.
but now Dutch wins the hammock war. There goes mutually assured destruction, he is on his way to total HF domination.
I decided that $$ was better spent on some of the new 0.8 oz Camp biners and $2.10 SMC rings. And I knew that some others were wanting in. Made sense to back out.
Grizz
:)thanks grizz.beside,you make really cool hammocks yourself:cool:neo
headchange4u
07-11-2008, 07:57
HC4U- You ought to keep the extra hammock for all your efforts. If it werent for you, we wouldn't be getting the deal for the group buy.
I had thought about that but I really don't need 2 of the same hammock. I also like to help the site out whenever possible. Keep it around for the future of the hanging crowd.;):D
headchange4u
07-11-2008, 08:04
but now Dutch wins the hammock war. There goes mutually assured destruction, he is on his way to total HF domination.
Grizz
It was up to you to save the earth from certain destruction. Now Dutch will have that one extra hammock that will throw the Earth of it's axis and send it spirally into the vast emptiness of space. Thanks a lot Grizz. I had vacation time planned and now I'll be frozen by the bitter cold blackness of the universe. Way to go, man.:p
GrizzlyAdams
07-11-2008, 08:21
It was up to you to save the earth from certain destruction. Now Dutch will have that one extra hammock that will throw the Earth of it's axis and send it spirally into the vast emptiness of space. Thanks a lot Grizz. I had vacation time planned and now I'll be frozen by the bitter cold blackness of the universe. Way to go, man.:p
now HC4U, you can still save the earth, and better still, use that vacation time. You'll have that extra hammock. You already have my address....:D
Grizz
headchange4u
07-14-2008, 07:44
I have 1 DD Travel Hammock (with netting) that has become available. If you are interested in picking one up please PM me. First come first serve.
EDIT:
Hammock no longer available. Thanks.
headchange4u
07-14-2008, 07:57
I also placed the order for the group buy this morning. I will give updates as I get them.
I also placed the order for the group buy this morning. I will give updates as I get them.
i am looking forward to getting mine:cool:neo
Lone Wolf
07-14-2008, 13:28
Me too Neo. I cant decide if I should mate my SG camo tarp with the hammock or the HH Hex fly. Now that I am thinking about it....I will NEED another tarp for this hammock. Maybe a SWT. I wonder if my wife will agree.
NCPatrick
07-14-2008, 13:43
Me too Neo. I cant decide if I should mate my SG camo tarp with the hammock or the HH Hex fly.
Hey now, this is a family site, none of that...
Lone Wolf
07-14-2008, 13:50
Classic. I am still laughing at the visual of my statement.
Me too Neo. I cant decide if I should mate my SG camo tarp with the hammock or the HH Hex fly. Now that I am thinking about it....I will NEED another tarp for this hammock. Maybe a SWT. I wonder if my wife will agree.
i have an extra 9x9 camo neo tarp i will use with it.:cool:neo
OldnSlow
07-14-2008, 15:12
I am presently waiting on a Claytor Diamond fly, which should be big enough....right neo?
John
headchange4u
07-14-2008, 15:35
Hey now, this is a family site, none of that...
LOL>:D:p
You brought a tear to my eye.
I am presently waiting on a Claytor Diamond fly, which should be big enough....right neo?
John
they stock claytor camo diamond fly more than enough,a really great combo:cool:neo
Lone Wolf
07-14-2008, 20:23
I did not know you could buy the tarp as a separate piece. Is that the camo one??.
I did not know you could buy the tarp as a separate piece. Is that the camo one??.
the camo diamond claytor tarp is 40 bucks free shipping world wide
35 bucks i you buy 2 or more:cool:neo
http://www.mosquitohammock.com/
Lone Wolf
07-14-2008, 20:58
Is it equal or better in quality as the SG camo tarps
headchange4u
07-15-2008, 08:56
I heard from Nick this morning and he said that our package had been picked up from the courier and was on it's way. He thought I may get the package by the end of the week but said it may be next week before it arrives. I will keep everyone posted.
Is it equal or better in quality as the SG camo tarps
they both have 13 ft ridge line,but guide gear tarp 1.5 ft wider on each side.you get a better more taunt pitch on guide gear tarp because it is slightly cat cut,but the guide gear tarp no longer available,but the claytor
tarp is lighter and pack down more.the claytor tarp will get the job done:cool:neo
headchange4u
07-17-2008, 18:29
According to the tracking info I got, the hammocks should arrive tomorrow (fingers crossed). Hopefully I will be able to get things sorted out this weekend and start shipping on Monday and/or Tuesday.
I just want to say that this group buy was handled so far very professionally. I know this is a very difficult task to get a group to all coordinate and get money exchanged plus shipping overseas and then to each individual address. Big Kudos to HC4U. This should be used as a model for other group buys.
I just want to say that this group buy was handled so far very professionally. I know this is a very difficult task to get a group to all coordinate and get money exchanged plus shipping overseas and then to each individual address. Big Kudos to HC4U. This should be used as a model for other group buys.
I agree - good job, HC4U. :)
NCPatrick
07-18-2008, 08:07
HC4U, can you (or did you) post some advice on how you deal with Group Buys? Your experience in doing these would be very valuable to know and understand, so more of us might help out with them. Iafte is doing a group buy on jackets. Maybe you and Iafte could combine your experiences and write about them.
headchange4u
07-18-2008, 09:07
HC4U, can you (or did you) post some advice on how you deal with Group Buys? Your experience in doing these would be very valuable to know and understand, so more of us might help out with them. Iafte is doing a group buy on jackets. Maybe you and Iafte could combine your experiences and write about them.
One thing that I had never done before that I did this time was to create a PayPal button that people could go and click on to submit payment. angrysparrow helped by setting up an web page where I could place the button and pricing info (thanks AS). It was pretty easy to do with PayPal's merchant tools. It saved me a huge amount of time and headache this time around.
Other than that my biggest tip would be to stay on top of those who are ordering. If someone changes something or backs out I try and edit the SS immediately, if possible. I start by creating an Excel spread sheet and as people opt in to the buy I add them to the spread sheet (SS). I also use the SS to keep notes on each person. For example, I will make note if someone wants an item shipped to a different shipping address than listed in their PayPal account or to keep track quantity of items ordered. If someone is paying by money order I also make note on the SS. Keeping an updated listed in the group buy thread also helps out immensely.
When I start taking payments, as soon as someone pays I copy and paste their name and shipping info into the SS, right next to their username. That way I know that if I have someone's shipping info entered that they have submitted payment.
Once I receive the merchandise for the group buy, I gather all my packaging and shipping materials and start packaging the stuff. I also print out a couple of copies of the SS. One copy acts as a check list that I use to mark off people's names as I package their items. The other copy I cut up so that a person's username, name, and address are on a little slip of paper. As I package their stuff up in a box, I put in the slip of paper so that I will always know who's stuff is in each box.
As I package I check, double check, and then triple check to make sure I am putting the right stuff in the right person's box. I do one person at a time and take my time. I take frequent breaks if I have to. The packaging is the most time consuming part of the process.
The last step is sealing the packages up. I will take a box, removed the slip of paper with there username and shipping info, tape the box shut, and then immediately attach the shipping label.
PayPal helps in a lot of ways. If I am shipping USPS, PayPal will automatically charge my USPS account for the appropriate shipping costs, and the print a shipping label. This time around I will be shipping some of the packages with FedEx and some USPS. FedEx has the added advantage of being able to track a package.
The HF group buys I have handled have been cake compared to some of the others that I have helped out with. I used to spend a lot of time on a site called Head-Fi which is a fourum dedicated to headphones, headphone amps, and some general audio related stuff. I remember that this one particular group buy was for the components to build a headphone amp and there was well over 300 people participating in the buy. The guy who set the buy up split the list of buyers up between 3 other people who were helping out. I got a list of about 80 people with shipping info and a huge bag of resistors, capacitors, diodes, amp chips, circuit boards, etc that had to be sorted and packaged for each person. Needless to say that was the last time I helped out with a group buy on that site!
NCPatrick
07-18-2008, 09:20
Thanks HC4U. I knew PayPal had some helpful applications here. So can you enter someone's address in Paypal and they calculate the shipping charges for you?
headchange4u
07-18-2008, 09:24
Thanks HC4U. I knew PayPal had some helpful applications here. So can you enter someone's address in Paypal and they calculate the shipping charges for you?
It can figure shipping and such but I try and go with a flat rate box or envelope if possible. We have one of those new 24 hour shipping centers in my local post office and I will sometimes take a package there and weigh it to get an idea of shipping charges.
NCPatrick
07-18-2008, 09:30
Thanks for the info. I hope we can get some good group buy deals and I'm really hoping it won't be intimidating for folks to think about doing a group buy themselves, should some fantastic opportunity arise...
headchange4u
07-18-2008, 14:13
I went home for lunch and there was 2 boxes containing 60 lbs of hammocks sitting on my doorstep. I took a quick glance. My initial impression was I really like the color and the feel of the fabric.
Lone Wolf
07-18-2008, 14:17
SWEEEET- I am doing an overnight yak trip in VA next weekend. Might I see this hammock before the 25th. If not, no biggie. I have 2 more trips in Aug to test out the hammock.
Being that your a hammock connoisseur are you going to take out all the hammocks and roll around in them like a lottery winner with a big pile of cash. Woo Hoo- Hammocks everwhere.
On second thought- if you do... dont tell me.LOL
I hope everyone likes these hammocks as much as I do - they have some nice features, and are very comfortable. I can't wait to get my 2nd DD! :D:cool: One will get a mod, and the other will stay close to stock (I may not be able to help myself!)
I'm going to hang a bunch of cheeseburgers off my DD. Both on the inside and outside, lots of cheeseburgers. Then I'm going to take a nap in it. When I wake I'm going to pretend I am a big cheeseburger bush and pluck one off and eat it.
headchange4u
07-18-2008, 18:05
When I got home today I pulled one of the hammocks out of the stuff sack and checked it out. I have to say that I'm pretty impressed with this hammock right out of the package, and I have yet to latch it to a tree.
The fabric is very nice. It's very similar to the fabric of my HH ULBA in weight and feel. The pad sleeve is on the outside of the hammock. As a said before, I love the color of the fabric.
The netting is unique to any I have seen before. I thought is was one of the fabric layers when I first took the hammock from it's bag. It thicker than most I have seen and it's very smooth and soft as compared to the scratchy, snag-prone NoSeeUm I have worked with in the past. It almost seems to act as a blind because it seems to me that it's hard to see inside the hammock from outside, while gazing through the netting from the inside you get the normal looking-through-netting visibility.
The tabs on the netting that Nick said had some sort of sewing problems, making the hammock seconds, looks fine to me, but I only checked one hammock. The hammock I did check had white fabric pencil marks that I guessed were put there to mark the locations of the tabs during the manufacturing process. Those should wipe off pretty easily.
All in all, the hammock is built like a tank and it seems pretty roomy at a glance. It's a little heavier than I am used to, but the whole reason I wanted this hammock was to have a pad insulation system setup. It is also made of three layers of fabric so that adds to the weight.
The webbing that came with the hammock sucks. Bad. It absorbs water like crazy and is much heavier than some of my other suspension systems materials that I have used in the past. I'm not quite sure what I'm gonna use to hang the hammock, but it won't be the stock webbing, that for sure.
The shock cord they included will also be left at home. It's HUGE :eek:! It's easily 2 or 3 times bigger (and heavier) than the 1/8" shock cord I'm using now.
I'm pretty excited with my new hammock and I can't wait to get out and try it. Hopefully I'll find time this weekend.
I hope to have all hammocks shipped out by Tuesday at the latest. Most of you should get them before the end of next week. Lone Wolf I will try to make sure your hammock is one of the first to ship out so that you will hopefully get it in time for your trip.
When I got home today I pulled one of the hammocks out of the stuff sack and checked it out. I have to say that I'm pretty impressed with this hammock right out of the package, and I have yet to latch it to a tree.
The fabric is very nice. It's very similar to the fabric of my HH ULBA in weight and feel. The pad sleeve is on the outside of the hammock. As a said before, I love the color of the fabric.
The netting is unique to any I have seen before. I thought is was one of the fabric layers when I first took the hammock from it's bag. It thicker than most I have seen and it's very smooth and soft as compared to the scratchy, snag-prone NoSeeUm I have worked with in the past. It almost seems to act as a blind because it seems to me that it's hard to see inside the hammock from outside, while gazing through the netting from the inside you get the normal looking-through-netting visibility.
The tabs on the netting that Nick said had some sort of sewing problems, making the hammock seconds, looks fine to me, but I only checked one hammock. The hammock I did check had white fabric pencil marks that I guessed were put there to mark the locations of the tabs during the manufacturing process. Those should wipe off pretty easily.
All in all, the hammock is built like a tank and it seems pretty roomy at a glance. It's a little heavier than I am used to, but the whole reason I wanted this hammock was to have a pad insulation system setup. It is also made of three layers of fabric so that adds to the weight.
The webbing that came with the hammock sucks. Bad. It absorbs water like crazy and is much heavier than some of my other suspension systems materials that I have used in the past. I'm not quite sure what I'm gonna use to hang the hammock, but it won't be the stock webbing, that for sure.
The shock cord they included will also be left at home. It's HUGE :eek:! It's easily 2 or 3 times bigger (and heavier) than the 1/8" shock cord I'm using now.
I'm pretty excited with my new hammock and I can't wait to get out and try it. Hopefully I'll find time this weekend.
I hope to have all hammocks shipped out by Tuesday at the latest. Most of you should get them before the end of next week. Lone Wolf I will try to make sure your hammock is one of the first to ship out so that you will hopefully get it in time for your trip.
:)wow awesome thanks jason:cool:neo
I'm going to hang a bunch of cheeseburgers off my DD. Both on the inside and outside, lots of cheeseburgers. Then I'm going to take a nap in it. When I wake I'm going to pretend I am a big cheeseburger bush and pluck one off and eat it.
WHAT THE ??????? :p LOL
The webbing that came with the hammock sucks. Bad. It absorbs water like crazy and is much heavier than some of my other suspension systems materials that I have used in the past. I'm not quite sure what I'm gonna use to hang the hammock, but it won't be the stock webbing, that for sure.
The shock cord they included will also be left at home. It's HUGE :eek:! It's easily 2 or 3 times bigger (and heavier) than the 1/8" shock cord I'm using now.
I know I mentioned the sucky webbing in a different post - ITYS. Not very water resistant. I use my blue amsteel from our previous group buy to hang - just rethread through the channel and add a ring.
The other parts of this hammock just prove it's not a wussy hammock - it's built like a tank and built to last! I'll bet you think the zipper is a little heavy, too! This is no UL, but it's not that heavy. Get rid of the webbing, and it's a lot lighter.
I love my DD - wait til you spend some time in it - it's roomy. You'll also see what I mean about doing something with or in the pad pocket to keep it a little more "together", or reduce the opening.
slowhike
07-18-2008, 21:36
I'm going to hang a bunch of cheeseburgers off my DD. Both on the inside and outside, lots of cheeseburgers. Then I'm going to take a nap in it. When I wake I'm going to pretend I am a big cheeseburger bush and pluck one off and eat it.
If you'll do that at the next Hot Springs camp out, we'll pretend with you:p
BTW... what choo been smokin up there man???:D
Ramblinrev
07-18-2008, 21:41
You mean the one the bears didn't gather before you woke up....?
slowhike
07-18-2008, 21:48
You mean the one the bears didn't gather before you woke up....?
Oh yeah, we'll eat cheese burgers for supper & leave Dutch sleeping in the "cheeseburger bush"<G>
All this talk about hammocks is starting to make me hungry. I hope my DD gets here soon.
here is a you tube demo of the 2008 dd travel hammock.i can see were you add the pad from the outside i am gointo add a couple pieces of velcro to mine:cool:neo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TggtLLecGwo
headchange4u
07-19-2008, 10:37
That video is good example of what I was talking about with the bug netting. You can't see into the hammock very well but when Pablo is inside the hammock looking out you can see through the netting fairly easily.
That's a good video, and a good explanation of the DD's features. If you get a chance, watch the revisited video. He shows the camping hammock and a biner setup.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo2BjrqIzaY
Ramblinrev
07-19-2008, 12:29
That's a good video, and a good explanation of the DD's features. If you get a chance, watch the revisited video. He shows the camping hammock and a biner setup.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo2BjrqIzaY
hmmm... tie the bottom tapes in a simple bow.... This guy has obviously never hiked with me. I can't even keep a shoe lace tied tight... for some reason or other the left shoe always comes untied unless I double knot it. I wouldn't trust my bow tying skills with my body for nothing.
Yeah, I was going to say something about his method of attaching, but if it works for him......
Don't think I'd tie a shoelace knot, either. :p It just doesn't seem right, or secure. But it is slippery.
Yeah, I was going to say something about his method of attaching, but if it works for him......
Don't think I'd tie a shoelace knot, either. :p It just doesn't seem right, or secure. But it is slippery.
I was a bit unsure about that method as well but it's worked every time I've tried it. The cord is heavy, looks like it will suck up water but I haven't gotten around to changing it yet.
As good as those loops may look, I would suggest adding your own stitching before putting them under stress. I have one loop in front of me as I type that I thought was going to be fine compared to the other (more obviously badly sewn) ones.
Enjoy them.
I'm looking forward to seeing what the HF crowd come up with Re mods etc.
headchange4u
07-21-2008, 18:04
I forgot to give an update.
2 hammocks got taken to the post office Sunday night and 4 more packages went out today. I should have the rest sent out by tomorrow.
Please chime in and let me know when you get your hammock.
I forgot to give an update.
2 hammocks got taken to the post office Sunday night and 4 more packages went out today. I should have the rest sent out by tomorrow.
Please chime in and let me know when you get your hammock.
:)thanks for all your effort jason:cool:neo
headchange4u
07-21-2008, 18:31
Don't thank me yet. You still gotta get your hammocks in your hands :p :D
In all seriousness, I think everyone is going to be really happy with their hammocks. I know I am.
Don't thank me yet. You still gotta get your hammocks in your hands :p :D
In all seriousness, I think everyone is going to be really happy with their hammocks. I know I am.
what if i end up liking it better than my claytor jungle hammock,that what worries me:cool:neo
Don't thank me yet. You still gotta get your hammocks in your hands :p :D
In all seriousness, I think everyone is going to be really happy with their hammocks. I know I am.
what if i end up liking it better than my claytor jungle hammock,:rolleyes:that what worries me:cool:neo
Lone Wolf
07-21-2008, 18:49
I plan to use the DD as my go to hammock for the near future to give it a full work out. My primary shelter is the HH and this hammock will be a nice change from the bottom loader.
I didnt even know I needed another hammock until the group buy.LOL
what if i end up liking it better than my claytor jungle hammock,that what worries me:cool:neo
I don't think that is possible with you. When you die, we are going to get an extra tall coffin so we can hang your Claytor Jungle inside it so you can hang for eternity. :cool:
I thought I saw the weight capacity on these at one point, but cannot find it again. What are these rated for?
angrysparrow
07-21-2008, 20:35
I thought I saw the weight capacity on these at one point, but cannot find it again. What are these rated for?
From both the original interest thread (http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=4596), and the DD Hammock website (http://www.ddhammocks.com/products.php), the rating is 150kg (330lbs).
FanaticFringer
07-21-2008, 22:33
I don't think that is possible with you. When you die, we are going to get an extra tall coffin so we can hang your Claytor Jungle inside it so you can hang for eternity. :cool:
The funeral viewing needs a hammock stand and a Claytor.:D
Sorry to be so morbid.:eek:
The funeral viewing needs a hammock stand and a Claytor.:D
Outdoor viewing under the biggest camo rain fly we can find. :cool:
I didnt even know I needed another hammock until the group buy.LOL
There's a lot more you don't know you need yet - maybe we need another gb? :rolleyes:
From both the original interest thread (http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=4596), and the DD Hammock website (http://www.ddhammocks.com/products.php), the rating is 150kg (330lbs).
I'll bet that rating is actually the rating of the sewing on the webbing channel - the fabric on mine seems much sturdier than that, and it's a double bottom.
what if i end up liking it better than my claytor jungle hammock,:rolleyes:that what worries me:cool:neo
Blasphemy - you are the Claytor spokesman here. If you end up liking it more than your Claytor, I'd have to check your yard for alien pods. :rolleyes:
headchange4u
07-22-2008, 08:25
I'll bet that rating is actually the rating of the sewing on the webbing channel - the fabric on mine seems much sturdier than that, and it's a double bottom.
I have to second that opinion. My ENO is rate at 400 lbs and the DD Hammock's fabric feels much sturdier and there's 2 layers.
headchange4u
07-22-2008, 11:28
All hammocks have shipped. Again, please reply to this thread and let me know when you get your hammock.
Also, Nick sent some small info sheets to go with the hammock. I think I included one with everyone's shipment but in case I forgot to stick one in the package, here's what it says:
Before using your hammock we recommend you have a quick look at our hammock set-up instructions which can be found on our website:
http://www.ddhammocks.com/tips.php
Any Questions just ask.
IMPORTANT: For those who purchased the Travel Hammock- Please take care not to tie the mosquito net too high above the hammock as it can put excessive pressure on it once you enter the hammock.
thanks jason.i will send picture of mine this weekend.i plan on kayak camping this weekend:cool:neo
thanks jason.i will send picture of mine this weekend.i plan on kayak camping this weekend:cool:neo
Is your jungle hammock going to be lonely at home this weekend?
i got my dd travel hammock today,not the hammock for me,its to short and my neck hurts already.i posted pictures and started a thread on it.thanks again jason.:cool:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v704/headchange4u/DD%20Hammock/DDTravelHammock2.jpg
This is the thread that has payment instruction for the DD Hammock group buy. I will also give updates as to the progress of the order. Final pricing is as follows:
Travel Hammock 42.00
Shipping 204.00 (/ 16 people = 12.75 each)
My shipping & PP Fees 8.00
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Total 62.75
Bender & OldnSlow should ignore the instructions below as their totals will be different. You will get a PM from me guys.
With the help of AS I have set up a payment page where you can just go and click to pay via PayPal (Link at the bottom of the page). I really, really would prefer payment via PayPal, but if you must pay by cashiers check or money order please contact me. Once I get payments I will place the order.
angrysparrow - PAID
cgul1 - PAID
dblhmmck - PAID
Dutch - PAID
FishinFinn - PAID
Funny Money - PAID
goatman
neo - PAID
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headchange4u - PAID
ken209 - PAID
Lone Wolf - PAID
MerryMary - PAID
OldnSlow - PAID
Ripley - PAID
Bender (1 of each) - PAID
Travel Hammock (netting): 16
Camping Hammock: 1
Total: 17
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO INCLUDED YOUR HAMMOCK FORUMS USERNAME IN THE SPACE PROVIDED !!!!!!!!
Click Here To Pay By PayPal. (http://www.hammockforums.net/index.php?page=dd-payment)
Thanks,
Jason
:mad:mine fell to pieces loops all but 2 came off plus the mosquitto netting not sewn to zipper in on one end.its in the garbage can.i got the rotten apple in the bag:cool:neo
jeffjenn
07-22-2008, 19:53
What is in the garbage can?
What is in the garbage can?
the dd hammock it is garbage so i threw it away:cool:neo
As posted here: http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=5136
Neo, take a deep breath. You could have at least salvaged the fabric rather than just pitching it out. Or called DD, or sold it to one of us.
I don't even notice the length of the hammock because of the width, and I am taller than you by 3 inches. I usually lay diagonally in mine, due to the added width. Maybe your comfort in the hammock was due to the sag - it hangs differently than other hammocks, and just like any hammock, the sag needs to be played with to find your sweet spot.
As far as the quality - Nick did say they were 2nds, and that the tabs may have sewing issues. I wish you had taken pics of the failures b4 you pitched the hammock out - it would have been very informative for the rest of us to see what to watch for.
I, for one, will inspect all the seams and tabs before hanging, and resew the tabs b4 putting any stress on them if they show any sign of improper sewing or weakness. I may even sew a grosgrain strip the length of the tabs for reinforcement if it seems to be an issue.
I know you are mad about the situation, but any manufacturer can have some defects, and these were sold as 2nds, not as pristine, perfect merchandise. Hopefully nobody else has these issues you reported, or has been too colored by your report to give a good hammock a try. Yes, the DD is a good hammock, despite your report, and is a very comfortable hammock. I have no issues with my first one, and expect no issues with the new one I'm getting from the group buy. If I do, I will report honestly and descriptively on the issues, with pictures of the failures. And I will contact DD about the hammock in question if it came to that, and I would expect a response from Nick in return. But again, I expect no issues because I already have a DD. It's not my main hammock (that is a Clark,) but it is a great hammock for the price, and I have no reservations about the quality or material used in the DD.
headchange4u
07-23-2008, 15:05
Okay. Since all the hammocks are paid for an shipped I'm going to close this thread. Any further discussion on DD Hammocks purchased in the group buy can go in this thread (http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?p=72171#post72171).
When you get you hammocks please reply to the above thread an let me know. Thanks to everyone who participated in the buy!:D