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I did a search and found a couple things, but... I just got a Bridge from Fin, thanks Fin. Is shoulder squeeze just a by-product of a Bridge or is there a certain way to hang it. I tried lots of sag, no sag, some sag. I'm not a huge guy, not small either. Is this something I live with or can I get some help?
Thanks!!!!!
I found that I can feel the material on my bridge, but I don't experience any shoulder squeeze! Hang pretty much the same as all my other hammocks!
Can't speak about Fin's bridge design, but I had a BMBH and couldn't get past the shoulder squeeze issue. I met Walking Bear at the Arkansas hang. His bridge design is AWESOME and he doesn't get any shoulder squeeze at all...so go figure!
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Did Fin say that his BMBH was one of Grizz's first ones? I could've swore someone on here sold one of Grizz's older versions, thought it was Fin but could be wrong. If it is however (and I don't know how to tell the difference) maybe Grizz could give you some pointers in adjusting/aleviating the issue??? Even if it's not I'm sure he can help/inform
Sorry, should have been more clear, it's a Jacks-R-Better, design with the omni tape.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan
Edit: It is more than feel the material, it is a squeeze. I would need more time to see if I can live with it or not.
The BMBH and Grizz bridge are two totally different hammocks, same overall design and concept though!
Sorry Texron I don't get any shoulder squeeze at all, I can feel the material and it kind of cradles my shoulders and body but not the squeeze like you describe!
Do you know which design it is? I'm not too sure but I remember the Jacks changing the design around a bit, try and contact them and see if they have any pointer's to try help you?? They are both very nice and are more than willing to do what they can to help! I know that you got it used so there's only so much they can do! Good luck with it, I know that the more I lay in mine the more I am loving it!
Gotcha!Quote:
Originally Posted by texron
I had a Clark NA and had squeeze in it, too...so the BMBH isn't the only hammock with which I've experienced that issue.
Take everything I say with a grain of salt. As with everything, folks have different reactions to the exact same gear. You may be able to fiddle around with it and make it work for you. It took me drastically shortening the ridgeline length of my Blackbird to finally do away with that fabric calf ridge that's plagued me since day one!
Thats bizarre, I have a Clark NA and I'm fine in it:confused: Guess I'll just try different heights ect. if not I believe there is a for sale forum here.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan
I have a BMBH and had it out this past weekend. I am a big guy with broad shoulders. I wouldn't say shoulder squeeze is a problem per say, it is just a different feeling compared to a gathered end hammock. I will say that in my BMBH hammock I found that I couldn't lay with my arms at my side due to how the arc is cut in the suspension and how the hammock fabric conforms to your body in that area.Quote:
Originally Posted by texron
The spreader bar length plays a factor into the overall feel of a bridge hammock. My BMBH spreader bars are 31" between the notches in the ends of the bar. From what I understand the design Grizz is producing is using a 36" spreader bar at the head end and a much smaller one at the foot end.
Hope this helps.
Cheers
Brian
My spreader bars are about 9 inches from the end of the hammock to move them closer to the shoulders.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan
Squeeze is not a problem for me and I've never been accused of being small.;)
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Originally Posted by BrianWillan
There is an idea I wouldn't have thought of, I'll try making some longer spreader bars, thanks.
Can I do this on my hammock, and if so, HOW???Quote:
Originally Posted by Walking Bear
You can look at the video Smokehouse did of my hammock on the Ozark hang trip report. I show how I did it. You may be able to do the same thing. I put a dart in the head end of the hammock to raise the head a little because without it the head is low.
Have come to this party late.
a) you're not going to be able to use wider spreader bars on the BMBH
without hacking the endcap. Think about it. The endcap is solid fabric,
also 30" or so across. Mule opened up the endcap with a dart, filled it in, so that the top of the endcap matched the length of the longer spreader bar.
He sold that rig, and it's popped up a couple of times in the For Sale forum, even recently.
b) I too have made a bridge where the spreader is moved down the body a foot or so to get the spread where you want it---over your shoulders. Really works. It is a bit more awkward getting in and out, sitting up. Would take a special kind of hackery to do that to a BMBH.
c) You might see how the BMBH works out for you sleeping on your side. You aren't up against the hammock sides that way.
good luck!
Thanks Grizz. I am not a side sleeper so that is out. However, I need to check something out as I MAY be hanging it wrong. I'll check it out tonight and see.Quote:
Originally Posted by GrizzlyAdams
I ordered a JRB Torso Pad with my BMBH hopefully that will add a bit of structure.
http://www.jacksrbetter.com/images/D...rownbg_000.png
If not enough I will use my REI dividend and the 20% to order a Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Trekker in the 25" x 47" torso size
I thought about a pad, in general I avoid them if I can. I might throw my thermarest in tonight and see if I like it. I am hanging it correctly, so I just might not be a bridge type of guy. I need a little more time with it
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Originally Posted by Sambeaux
I have heard a few times on this forum that pads in a BMBH reduce shoulder squeeze. I just used my rei dividend on an exped 9 just to put in my BMBH. I am really hoping it will reduce the squeeze because I really like the flat lay in my bridge.
Me too, I really want to like this hammock. I've always wanted one.
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Originally Posted by Booya
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Originally Posted by GrizzlyAdams
hey GriZZ.....thx for the plug....its on the FS now.....bob