I think im doing it wrong!

**climberslacker** · 09-01-2009, 20:47

When ever I set up my new blackbird, the shelf is a foot or too abouve my head, so much so that I cant reach to the bottom without sitting up, and it makes a large wall of fabric right next to me.... I think I may be setting it up wrong but I really dont know...

Thanks!

-CS

**pineapplenewton** · 09-01-2009, 21:14

I think you must be. did you stake it out? some pictures would help.

**climberslacker** · 09-01-2009, 21:22

ive staked it out, but maybe not at the right angles? How far do you stake out the ones on each side?

-CS

**climberslacker** · 09-01-2009, 21:27

Here is as far as I can reach my hand in while laying down in the hammock... As you can see, not far as in this pic my arm is vertical not horizontal.

-CS

**lori** · 09-01-2009, 21:28

Is the ridgeline tight or loose? when you get in, can you get the hammock to spread out under you?

**Hooch** · 09-01-2009, 21:34

Aren't you still 14 or something? You'll grow into it.

**JerryW** · 09-01-2009, 21:34

There are some good videos on YouTube.

I believe this one is from Warbonnetguy(Brandon) himself:

Starting at 5:20 he explains staking out the guy lines.

Hope that's of some help.

JW

**climberslacker** · 09-01-2009, 21:36

thanks... ya im 15 but 5' 9" so im not thaaaat small...

the ridgeline is not super tight but not super loose as in I can still pull it and twist it. jsut not a lot.

-CS

**Hooch** · 09-01-2009, 21:44

Originally Posted by climberslacker

thanks... ya im 15 but 5' 9" so im not thaaaat small...

the ridgeline is not super tight but not super loose as in I can still pull it and twist it. jsut not a lot.

-CS

Maybe you need the Warbonnet Jr.