72" hammock fabric - 1.6 oz HyperD XL

[mad goat]

I got a few pictures of my 11' long x 70.5" wide (finished width) 1.6 HyperD XL hammock. I really like the feel of the material. It isn't very stretchy, but it is soft and very comfortable against the skin. I am 6'1" tall and 275lbs and this hammock is fantastic to sprawl out in.

Unfortunately the pictures I have are from a messy basement. The hammock you see in the background is an older 10.5' x 62" 1.1 double which my oldest son has adopted.

Kyle, you are free to use these pictures as you see fit. I will hopefully get a chance to get some nicer outdoor pictures at a later date. But going forward, I am going to sew on a bugnet (using your 0.5 noseeum of course). This hammock was a proof of concept to see if a wider hammock would be as comfortable as my Ridgerunner. Not only do I find it as comfortable as my ridgerunner, but I also find it far less restrictive and much easier to lay on my side with my knees tucked. The finished weight of the hammock body with 8" amsteel 7/64" continuous loops at each end and an adjustable ridgeline made from 2.2mm techline is 13oz. Not bad for such a luxurious piece of kit.

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[bourbonrepository]

Just ordered 4 yards of this, going to go with a 11' gathered end. Already got the shipping notification, can't wait!

[mad goat]

Bourbonrepository, I think you will love it. I sold my warbonnet bridge after I felt how comfortable my 11 foot xl was.

[OutdoorEnvy]

Incoming newbie question...What's the best thread to use for stitching the hammocks? I know lots use polyester but are they all the same or are there ones to use and not use?

thanks
OE

[mad goat]

I use the gutterman standard weight polyester thread. If it is a weight bearing application, I put in at least 3 rows of stitching. You can usually pick it up at your local fabric store.

[hk2001]

Incoming newbie question...What's the best thread to use for stitching the hammocks? I know lots use polyester but are they all the same or are there ones to use and not use?

thanks
OE

I use the Mara 70 thread Ripstopbytheroll sells. Bonus for matching thread colors.

[jwright]

Love this stuff and glad to get the extra width.
I finished a 66" wide 11' hammock today. I found the full 72" was a bit much and ended up flopping over the tops of my feet (I'm 6').
Is there any word on additional color roll outs for the XL (olive yellow!!) ?
thanks

[OutdoorEnvy]

Thanks for the reply's folks. I have my first DIY hammock stuff on the way. I can't wait! It'll be my first hammock too! Just in time for fall!

[Spark]

Thanks for the reply's folks. I have my first DIY hammock stuff on the way. I can't wait! It'll be my first hammock too! Just in time for fall!

You may want to put a "Knotty Mod" in it while your making it.

[bourbonrepository]

Finally made it into the office where I had this shipped and I cannot believe how nice this fabric feels! I cannot wait to get home and put together the hammock.