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I think you want the tarp to cover the whole length, be it ropes or fabric; it would not matter.

Tangling is of course one potential issue.

Overall fabric all the way seems simpler and stronger.

No, I was refering to the part of the hammock up your head and down your feet where the fabric (or alternatively the ropes) gather in a single point to be attached.

Sorry for the awkward...

Hi,

Maybe it has been discussed before but I was unable to find the right keywords: some hammocks are one piece of fabric till the ends, some have ropes to go from head/feet to attach point.
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