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    Hey Everyone. Dan, Brian and Myself will be...

    Hey Everyone. Dan, Brian and Myself will be meeting for breakfast at the Coffee Cabin 111 Howland Dr Huntsville, ON P1H2P7 , at 7:15am. Anyone who would like to join us is more than welcome.

    Ryvr
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    Chard. D8tro (Dan) is coming to he will be solo...

    Chard. D8tro (Dan) is coming to he will be solo as well and I believe he is preparing his own food too.
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    Count me in for the weekend. Will meet everyone...

    Count me in for the weekend. Will meet everyone at the ranger station on friday at 930 am. Chard I will take care of my own food. Thanks for the offer all the same. Look forward to seeing some...
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    put me on the fence Chard, if Cruiser51 gets the...

    put me on the fence Chard, if Cruiser51 gets the go ahead i will be coming Friday solo.
  5. Were back after a wonderful weekend filled with...

    Were back after a wonderful weekend filled with great people great food and our fist real taste of spring.

    Thanks to everyone that made it happen and I look forward to seeing you all again next...
  6. I have yet to meet the person who can out snore...

    I have yet to meet the person who can out snore Brantwing and we have been camping with him for years. Feel free to join us like Otter said all are welcome.

    Ryvr
  7. A little teaser for this years contribution to...

    A little teaser for this years contribution to the Spring Mahha 2014 raffle. I will be bringing one of these paddles with me this year.
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  8. Can hardly wait!!! Ill have the wife and child...

    Can hardly wait!!! Ill have the wife and child in tow this year. Im sorry to say that my daughter has not embraced the hammock just yet so she will be sleeping in a primitive "Land Hammock", but if...
  9. Hey Its been a while since i lurked through...

    Hey

    Its been a while since i lurked through these forums. Myself and the family will likely come out for the day, but I have decided I can do cold weather camping but I dont like it very much. ...
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    will do thanks for the heads up

    will do thanks for the heads up
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    Special Project NEED HELP

    Spring MAHHA is on my mind and with some great anticipation I have endeavored to supply a rather unique item to the raffle. As such I require a Vector Image of the Hammock Forums Logo.

    If one of...
  12. Thread: 2013 Spring MAHHA

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    I was so glad to see it go to someone that will...

    I was so glad to see it go to someone that will get some serious use out of it. I had no idea when I brought it down that it would be such a poplar item. I will have to bring several down next...
  13. Hey all just finished my contribution to the...

    Hey all just finished my contribution to the raffle and thought I would share it here to drive some interest and help sell some tickets. Hope whoever wins it is able to enjoy it for years.
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    I definitely was persistent :laugh: but I'm glad...

    I definitely was persistent :laugh: but I'm glad I was, like I said it is a great hammock.

    Thanks for the reply on the other items Brandon, but I can't help but notice you glazed over the saddle...
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    There will be limit to how much the fabric will...

    There will be limit to how much the fabric will hold, much testing would be needed but I would say off hand that the fabric would be good to 300lbs. I only say this because I used a very similar...
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    Might the key here, I would have a back up plan...

    Might the key here, I would have a back up plan if it doesn't work. Have you thought about permethrin (spelling could be wrong)?

    More over the eno hammocks themselves stretch a little bit over...
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    Ridge Runner for a Bigger Guy

    To set the stage, I am about 275lbs, a little more then the weight rating for the ridge runner on Brandons website, and I have a 50 inch chest. After a few conversations with Brandon, I settled on a...
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    Looking forward to celebrating my 30th Birthday...

    Looking forward to celebrating my 30th Birthday with a bunch of hammock enthusiasts.
  19. Have fun guys, would like to come but I am...

    Have fun guys, would like to come but I am working that weekend.

    Ryvr
  20. Im in and so is Odd Duck and my step father too. ...

    Im in and so is Odd Duck and my step father too. Otter I am bringing your Ryvr Paddle and with any luck the brand will be there too and my intention is to let you Brand your own paddle.

    Keep...
  21. In my defense, and if my wife is reading this,...

    In my defense, and if my wife is reading this, those two girls practically jumped in my hammock without asking..... Seriously though it was great to meet two new and eager hammockers.

    Along with...
  22. Looking forward as always Chard. Was great to...

    Looking forward as always Chard. Was great to meet some new people and to try solo paddling for the first time.

    Thanks to Chard for planning another awesome group hang. I have been doing this...
  23. See u all at Huntsville Timmies, safe drive...

    See u all at Huntsville Timmies, safe drive everyone.

    Ryvr
  24. Sure Jiblets it will be nice to get some opinions...

    Sure Jiblets it will be nice to get some opinions on it since I might consider buying it after this trip.

    As for group gear I will be bringing a blue tarp but I have had some leakage issues with...
  25. solo paddling problems solved. Managed to wrangle...

    solo paddling problems solved. Managed to wrangle a deal with Gerry at Swift to Test Drive a Shearwater canoe for the trip.
  26. Thanks Chard I'll look for a crate or something...

    Thanks Chard I'll look for a crate or something similar. There are some tutorials online that suggest sitting backward in the bow seat of a tandem canoe to achieve the same effect as kneeling in the...
  27. Currently I am printing off Detailed laminated...

    Currently I am printing off Detailed laminated maps for each boat thanks to Dan of course for getting me the maps.

    I am planning on following Dan and Brantwing up to the Huntsville Tim Hortons and...
  28. and I'm back in (this is getting to be a bad...

    and I'm back in (this is getting to be a bad habit for me) but only for one night. I will be coming in Friday with the group and leaving saturday afternoon.

    So far I will be paddling solo,...
  29. Hey guys gonna have to bail from this trip. Work...

    Hey guys gonna have to bail from this trip. Work has been griping about missing the tree planting weekend for a second year. Its sorta a big thing for them. Hopefully I will see you all on another...
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    Gonna pass on a summer hang kinda booked solid...

    Gonna pass on a summer hang kinda booked solid this year, but when plans for a winter hang start to form send me a pm (I am rarely on the site these days).

    Good luck and have fun!!!

    Ryvr
  31. Thread: Ryvr Bridge

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    I must have then because when I laid in mine for...

    I must have then because when I laid in mine for the first time I watched the stitching pop along the edges. Plus their material choices leave alot to be desired. Now I dont know how big you are...
  32. Thread: Ryvr Bridge

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    Some of the initial inspiration was taken off the...

    Some of the initial inspiration was taken off the 2011 model, but the shoddy construction materials and methods of the Chrysalis led me then in other directions pretty quickly after that.

    Ryvr
  33. Thread: Ryvr Bridge

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    Cant draw you a pic, mostly because I suck but I...

    Cant draw you a pic, mostly because I suck but I will try to explain.

    Finished measurements are as follows:

    Length 87"

    Width Varies at different points starting from the head end.
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  34. Thread: Ryvr Bridge

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    Added end caps and a gearloft so far so good. ...

    Added end caps and a gearloft so far so good. Not too sure how I'm goin to add the bug netting yet or how a zipper opening will be incorporated.
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  35. Thread: Ryvr Bridge

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    Not easton bars although I suppose they would...

    Not easton bars although I suppose they would work too. These are more or less the same bars off the Chrysalis.

    Bringing the bars inside the hammock particularly at the head helps to greatly...
  36. Thread: Ryvr Bridge

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    Ryvr Bridge

    Finally I have finished the first stages of my new Bridge hammock, (proper name pending). Took some inspiration from several places but the end result is a stable bridge hammock with absolutely no...
  37. Hey what was wrong with the "WASH ME" pic

    Hey what was wrong with the "WASH ME" pic
  38. Thanks Fronkey gonna be retiring it soon though,...

    Thanks Fronkey gonna be retiring it soon though, I have an idea for a more comfortable bridge design, assuming its not an epic failure the Lazy Ryvr Bridge will get a place among the honored dead as...
  39. I can't speak for others but my pack weight with...

    I can't speak for others but my pack weight with food was around 55 lbs no pulk. By trips end tho I hadnt used half of the cloths I brought with me so I could likely trim 3-5 lbs off that easily and...
  40. you can count me out for sure on this one....

    you can count me out for sure on this one. /cry:crying

    Hope everyone has a safe and warm trip.

    Ryvr
  41. Although I have been looking forward to this trip...

    Although I have been looking forward to this trip I dont believe it is one I will be able to make. With getting the house ready to sell and looking for a new place to live its all a little too much...
  42. Been a while since I posted, count me in atleast...

    Been a while since I posted, count me in atleast for a visit. The hang is only 4 days after getting my wisdom teeth out and by the way others have carried on about the pain I am getting the feeling...
  43. Ok I'm in or well kinda anyway. I am having my...

    Ok I'm in or well kinda anyway. I am having my wisdom teeth out that week so depending on how I feel that day I may not come.

    For the time being though count me and Odd Duck in.

    Ryvr
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    Mrs Otter I have two strong words for you.......

    Mrs Otter I have two strong words for you.... Come On!!!! don't be afraid we aren't all internet weirdo's:mellow:

    Ryvr
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    Hey a friend of mine (and Dan's) will be stopping...

    Hey a friend of mine (and Dan's) will be stopping by on the Saturday to check out all the rigs and to say Hi. His name is Jayesh, in case he shows up before I do.

    Ryvr
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    Odd Duck has to work that morning so we will be...

    Odd Duck has to work that morning so we will be there by 1:00 p.m. Sooner if traffic is light, and I dont get us lost.....

    Ryvr
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    Will be working on another Underquilt this week...

    Will be working on another Underquilt this week so I might, might being the operative word, have an extra underquilt. I will also try to remember to bring my Chrysalis along although anyone who uses...
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    Hahahahaha not this time its an actual salad,...

    Hahahahaha not this time its an actual salad, just with no lettuce.

    Ryvr
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    and I'll bring some newfie salad, its an old...

    and I'll bring some newfie salad, its an old family favorite.

    Ryvr
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    Count me in and I will be sporting my new Karo...

    Count me in and I will be sporting my new Karo Baffle Underquilt too boot. Odd Duck has also been making noises as to trying her first winterish hang.

    Ill keep working on her.

    Ryvr
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