View Full Version : Load limit on Warbonnet 1.1 oz Blackbird
intheswim
03-19-2009, 19:20
Well i thought i'd take the honors and bring up a post the was coming sooner or later. 8)
koaloha05
03-19-2009, 19:41
Probably not the heaviest 1.1 single BB user at 59 Kg. At my weight the 1.1 provides a much flatter lay than the HH ULBP. Degree of flatness may become more of factor before weight limits are reached. Need input from those with more mass who have tried both the 1.1 and 1.7 single layer.
angrysparrow
03-19-2009, 19:44
That was discussed in this thread (http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=7129), and this thread (http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=7676). 200 pounds seems to be the agreed upon threshold between the two weights of fabric as far as how much the fabric stretches. If over 200 pounds then buy a 1.7 fabric weight hammock to reduce the amount of stretch.
intheswim
03-19-2009, 20:14
If you put too much weight in a 1.1 and it stretches does it return or is it forever?
Take-a-knee
03-19-2009, 21:04
If you put too much weight in a 1.1 and it stretches does it return or is it forever?
Once it is stretched it stays that way, same with Hennessy Hyperlites.
warbonnetguy
03-19-2009, 23:27
well, for the single layers, the 1.1 stretches more, and the single 1.7 seems to stretch alot less. i'd recommend the single 1.7 for anyone over 140/150. you'll see a noticeably flatter lay over the 1.1. the single 1.1 can certainly hold much more weight, but too much stretch and you start to lose comfort characteristics.
for double layers i recommend the double 1.1 up to 200 and double 1.7 above that for the same reasons.
I ordered a double 1.1, does this mean I'll have to watch my weight? I'm under 200 lbs, but not by much...
Cannibal
03-20-2009, 22:39
Nah, I'm well over 200 and sleep just fine in Genuine Draft's double 1.1.