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I'm surprised this thread popped back up.

I haven't used it a lot, but with the pockets and end doubled up on the second version, It should hold up well.

I decided that as much as the poles...

Thanks.

It can be a little finicky to get the poles placed just right for balance, but once you do, it's a real nice chair. The short whoopie sling on the top makes the height easy to dial in.
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I made up a new version last night with the front end doubled over and the pocket material doubled up as well. It is stitched with Gutermann Mara 70 thread and I am no longer concerned about the...

Thanks guys.

I'm not sure about changing the pocket angle, although I see what you're pointing out. The 45* angle puts them in line with the direction the poles have to be. The poles I'm using...

I guessing the poles only have ~1/2 your weight split between the two of them. Less than half actually. The weight from my knees down is still on the ground. I do have to be careful to place them...

Thanks Dutch. I have a couple of ideas on strengthening the pockets.

I made a hammock chair after getting the idea while reading SteelerNation's combination chair thread.

It is made out of JoAnn Fabric's 1.9 ripstop nylon and is 54"x40".

I wanted to be able to...