Advice on One Tree Bipod idea

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11-14-2011, 15:12
taylo

Advice on One Tree Bipod idea

Does this seem reasonable? Can I just lay the suspension from the hammock to the bush over the top of the ladder?
The bush is an azalea I know will NOT budge.

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/p...ictureid=12013
11-14-2011, 15:17
danfromnb

Biggest problem I see is if the hammock rocks the ladder rocks, possibly bringing it all down. A purpose built tripod would work better.
11-14-2011, 15:22
taylo

I do believe you are right. I think it has to have an attachment point for the hammock, and an attachment point for the bush strap.
11-14-2011, 15:48
jlb2012

it will probably work fine provided the strap over top of the ladder is secured so it won't slip off the ladder - some years ago there was a similar idea where a notched 2x4 was used instead of the ladder (a monopod if you will) - it also worked fine and was more stable than expected
11-14-2011, 15:53
Bubba

Unless you are going to secure the suspension to the ladder in a static manner, I think you'd need to secure the ladder to the bush independent of the suspension.
11-14-2011, 17:58
hang10

turn the ladder so the legs are east-west of you are laying north-south
11-14-2011, 18:14
taylo

I think orienting the ladder opposite of how I have it is a good idea. That would help with the wobble issue. I'm going to try it in a couple days when it stops raining. I'll report with some pics.
11-14-2011, 18:15
DivaB

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hog On Ice

it will probably work fine provided the strap over top of the ladder is secured so it won't slip off the ladder - some years ago there was a similar idea where a notched 2x4 was used instead of the ladder (a monopod if you will) - it also worked fine and was more stable than expected

I like this idea, simple and a lot easier to move when your done.
11-14-2011, 18:17
taylo

I only have one bush to tie off to. A monopod requires at least two anchors. I dont wont to drive stakes really.
11-14-2011, 18:27
jlb2012

no- as I recall the monopod from a few years ago only had 1 (very good) anchor and yes the hammock did sway but there was a stable position - as the 2x4 went off vertical it was pulled back by increased tension on the hammock support line - again this was from a few years ago and the website that discussed this was http://www.imrisk.com/hammock/singlepolehammock.htm
11-14-2011, 18:44
BillyBob58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hog On Ice

no- as I recall the monopod from a few years ago only had 1 (very good) anchor and yes the hammock did sway but there was a stable position - as the 2x4 went off vertical it was pulled back by increased tension on the hammock support line - again this was from a few years ago and the website that discussed this was http://www.imrisk.com/hammock/singlepolehammock.htm

I have done this and it worked.
11-14-2011, 19:23
Jazilla

I have also done this with a 2x4 and a bipod made of two fence poles and a Eye-bolt in the center. It takes a lot of swaying to knock it down.
11-14-2011, 19:35
taylo

Interesting, I shall try it out.