Bridge Hammock Hang Criteria

**jimnlacy** · 03-04-2015, 14:08

I have built two bridge hammocks using Hikingdads videos. I am working out the kinks at home and have been struggling to get a good hang given my on site constraints. Thinking about sinking a couple of posts. Recommendations on distance apart and how high up the post I should attach my suspension.

Thanks.

Jim

**BrianWillan** · 03-04-2015, 18:09

If you haven't done so already, go play with the hang calculator at the Ultimate Hang website. It will give you all the information you need.

Cheers

Brian

**jimnlacy** · 03-04-2015, 18:37

I have the application on my iPhone. I was assuming it was written for gathered end type hammocks. Bridge hammocks seem a little bit different in their hanging characteristics. Am I making a incorrect assumption?

**jimnlacy** · 03-04-2015, 18:39

Oh and thanks Brian for the suggestion.

Jim

**Boston** · 03-04-2015, 19:13

It depends on your bridge hammock. What are it's dimensions? Spreader bar length? How long are your suspension triangles?

Generally I find a bridge needs to be strung up a bit tighter when unloaded, as they tend to sag lower than a GE once loaded.

Can you describe the problems you're having?

**jimnlacy** · 03-04-2015, 22:18

Not really having problems. I just need to put up something on my property to let me test out the bridge. I will lay out the hammock and figure out something. Just thought there might be some guidelines for the optimum dimensions for bridge hammocks. Thanks for your feedback.

**Boston** · 03-05-2015, 04:07

Oh, by "working out the kinks" I thought you were having some problem.

Basically as long as your post's are further apart than your minimum hang distance, you're good to go. And for how high? Probably between 5-6 feet.

My stand is 12ft from hook to hook, and about 5ft tall. My bridge hammock's have about 11ft ridgeline length (apex to apex)

**novascotia-hanger** · 03-05-2015, 05:42

You may find this helps (for a Warbonnet bridge). The outdoor hang info is at 4:20

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_XZum3jrmY

**novascotia-hanger** · 03-05-2015, 05:44

Sorry, 4:30 ish

**jimnlacy** · 03-05-2015, 09:05

Thanks. The video really helped my understanding of the different hanging criteria. I exchanged a PM with Derek yesterday. He is adding the bridge design criteria to his next update of his hang calculator. Thanks to all.

Jim