proper hang angle /sag for nx250/270?

**stevebo** · 05-13-2015, 05:44

Hey guys, I received my new nx-270 in the mail yesterday! (beautiful hammock---very nicly done!) So heres the deal, I set up yesterday, and had trouble getting comfortable in it. ---but I problably didnt have it dialed in properly. Any suggestions/tips to a newbie how to get the proper sag angle etc to get a clark properly dialed in for maximum comfort? Do most of you use a structural ridge line? Any advice or suggestions are greatly appreciated! (I kind of need to decide today if I'm going to keep the hammock or send it back---I love the design, but if its not working for me..................................)

**justme2** · 05-13-2015, 06:03

From one newbie to another it seems from most opinions, using the SRL is the best way to get the sag correct. I've noticed some hammock mfg's are now including them in their products. Here's a link to The Ultimate Hang guy's site with a calculator to help with dialing in the proper angles, heights, lengths, weights and etc.

http://theultimatehang.com/hammock-hang-calculator/

Good Luck

Edit: Sorry, seems I'm preaching to the choir. Senior Member since 2009 w/ 1700 posts. Out of my league.

**stevebo** · 05-13-2015, 06:24

Originally Posted by justme2

From one newbie to another it seems from most opinions, using the SRL is the best way to get the sag correct. I've noticed some hammock mfg's are now including them in their products. Here's a link to The Ultimate Hang guy's site with a calculator to help with dialing in the proper angles, heights, lengths, weights and etc.

http://theultimatehang.com/hammock-hang-calculator/

Good Luck

Edit: Sorry, seems I'm preaching to the choir. Senior Member since 2009 w/ 1700 posts. Out of my league.

Not out of anyones league! When it comes to the clark, I'm a Newbie---Thanks for the link!

**Latt** · 05-13-2015, 07:39

This is what I do:

1. Make sure the bugnet and weather shield is closed completely
2. Hang the hammock from the suspension, attempting to keep the foot end a tad higher than the head end
3. toss in my backpack into the hammock
4. If the weather shield is stretched out completely, loosen the head end of the hammock a bit so the weather shield is almost completely stretched but not stressed. If it's too saggy, tighten the foot end a bit.
5. Step back some 5-10 yards and look at the hammock. You want the foot end to be elevated higher than the head end. Not by a lot, but it should be noticeable from the distance.
6. Do some final adjustments if necessary to have the foot end elevated a bit higher while still maintaining an almost stretched weather shield.

Depending on your suspension type and weight of your backpack, you might have to take it in and out of the hammock a few times.

It might sound like a lot of steps, but after you've done it a few times, it won't take but a minute or two to get to hang perfectly.

**Zilla** · 05-13-2015, 14:10

Originally Posted by stevebo

Hey guys, I received my new nx-270 in the mail yesterday! (beautiful hammock---very nicly done!) So heres the deal, I set up yesterday, and had trouble getting comfortable in it. ---but I problably didnt have it dialed in properly. Any suggestions/tips to a newbie how to get the proper sag angle etc to get a clark properly dialed in for maximum comfort? Do most of you use a structural ridge line? Any advice or suggestions are greatly appreciated! (I kind of need to decide today if I'm going to keep the hammock or send it back---I love the design, but if its not working for me..................................)

Why not give Clark a call and ask them? ,, But i have never seen a rl on a Clark at any hangs or even in any pics ?

**stevebo** · 05-13-2015, 17:06

Hey guys, thanks for all the great advice! I just tried a few things in the back yard---it seems like with the addition of a small knee pillow I will be just fine. I love the hammock, I love the way you can hang between trees that are pretty close together, and I have no doubt this will be a cozy warm cocoon to hang in during the winter months! (l just need more practice setting it up) Thanks for the advice, and if you have any other tips, I would be very open to suggestions!

**stevebo** · 05-14-2015, 05:33

ONe more question guys, with the sag angle correct, how tight should the bug net be while I am in the hammock? (should you be able to unzip the bug net right above your head?) The reason Im asking is, I noticed that with the hammock a little tighter, I was more comfortable, but couldnt zip up the bug net because of the gap between the zippers. Still experimenting with proper hang angle!

**gogrillz** · 05-14-2015, 07:13

Originally Posted by Latt

This is what I do:

1. Make sure the bugnet and weather shield is closed completely
2. Hang the hammock from the suspension, attempting to keep the foot end a tad higher than the head end
3. toss in my backpack into the hammock
4. If the weather shield is stretched out completely, loosen the head end of the hammock a bit so the weather shield is almost completely stretched but not stressed. If it's too saggy, tighten the foot end a bit.
5. Step back some 5-10 yards and look at the hammock. You want the foot end to be elevated higher than the head end. Not by a lot, but it should be noticeable from the distance.
6. Do some final adjustments if necessary to have the foot end elevated a bit higher while still maintaining an almost stretched weather shield.

Depending on your suspension type and weight of your backpack, you might have to take it in and out of the hammock a few times.

It might sound like a lot of steps, but after you've done it a few times, it won't take but a minute or two to get to hang perfectly.

Yup, this is exactly what I do, except I get in, instead of a back pack. I find it more difficult to get it dialed in with trees that are a little too far apart, try finding trees a little closer together, it helps.

**stevebo** · 05-15-2015, 05:58

Well, after much trail and error, and lots of soul searching, I'm sending my NX-270 back for a refund. Its a beautiful hammock,, exceptionally well designed and well made, but I just cant get comfortable in it.. (for what ever reason, gathered end hammocks of all makes and models dont seem work for me no matter how I adjust them----I've had great success with bridge hammock, so thats whats in my future!) I have nothing but good things to say about the people at clark------every time I called with a question they were extremely helpful--definitely the kind of people I like to do business with! Their customer service is excellent, the product is really nice, and the pockets with internal zippers are simply brilliant! I really wanted this to work because I like the design so much, (not Clarks fault--my body just cant get comfortable in a gathered end hammock--it really is a great hammock, just not a good match for me) but.................its just not ment to be. Thanks for all the great advice guys!

**old4hats** · 05-15-2015, 08:46

I have over 500 nights in a Clark NX250. I sleep comfortable in it. I have never tried to use a structural ridge line on it, but just try to hit the 30deg. angle and allow the bug net to sag just a bit. At first I had to get out and adjust a time or two to get it right, now I almost never have to fine tune. The biggest thing you can do to make it easy to adjust is to get rid of the Clark ropes, I use straps and cinch buckles, but whoopee slings work well too. Play with it, sleep in the yard a few nights, and get accustomed to the thing and I believe you will be proud of your purchase. I forgot to mention that the foot end needs to be noticably high.