are the older HH worth it...theres one on ebay which is yellow in color and the owner through e-mail stated was 6 years old...heres the auction http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=251253186055 good starter or spring for new?
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are the older HH worth it...theres one on ebay which is yellow in color and the owner through e-mail stated was 6 years old...heres the auction http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=251253186055 good starter or spring for new?
I purchased an older Hennessy for $50 when they were switching to the asym design. I researched (that is, I asked Dutch) and found that the hammock body is not different. The newer asym models had different locations for the tieouts and the shape of the netting was different. So I moved the tieouts, and replaced the netting. It worked fine. Since then I have redone the netting (also adding a side-zip), and it still works fine. In fact, even before I did the asym mods it worked fine. In short, the hammock should serve well if it has been taken care of. The asym mod might be useful for taller and/or broader hangers, but it's not essential IMO. The bottom entry is a good design (especially for keeping mosquitoes out) but it's not for everyone. HYOH. If you don't want to tackle modifications yourself, ask ZQ. I'd say at $55 with shipping, this is a decent buy, but I wouldn't bid more than that.
thanks for the imput
Good find. Good luck.
Bottom entry not bad(no zipper to fool with),but what to do when someone is trying to hand you a beer?
There's this awkward grab at the croch area......lol
well i didnt win...but my father just bought a hh deep jungle zip off ebay 242 shipped...so at least i will get to see one assembled....i also have to find one for me and decide weather i want a expidetion or explorer? as i am 5'11"
Get the Explorer... you will definitely like the extra space. I am 5' 10" and have the expedition and feel a little cramped.
The Safari is really spacious. I love mine for kayak camping.
I bought the eBay hammock, I get a little excited at auctions, I probably over paid, but am excited at the prospect of a ready to go outfit to get started with.
Well, the good thing is that there is always a market for them, so if it don't work out for you, then just re-sell it.Quote:
Originally Posted by ironmike
I have an expedition. I sleep in it great but at 6'0" i do feel a bit cramped. I am saving up for a new larger hammock for myself and pass my expedition on to my son