Give your hammock the finger!

**SouthernExposure** · 10-26-2015, 10:47

Next time you are setting up your hammock, with an eye towards optimized comfort, give it the finger!

Here is a way to quickly estimate the 30 degree suspension angle for hanging your hammock.

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Step 1: Extend your right index finger vertically.
Step 2: Extend your left index finger horizontally.
Step 3: Place your left finger against your right finger so that the top of the left finger is even with second crease of the right index finger.
Step 4: The line between the end of the right finger and the third crease of the left finger will be a close approximation of a 30 degree angle.
Step 5: Adjust your suspension as needed to match this angle.
Step 6: Switch hands (or sides) to adjust the opposite suspension.

Knowledge weighs nothing.

SE

**Wanderlost** · 10-26-2015, 11:01

You can also just use the tip of your thumb to the proximal (first) knuckle with the same results....no need for the second hand

**Pipsissewa** · 10-26-2015, 11:48

gmcttr's pistol method.jpg

Gmcttr's one-hand method. Works like a pistol too. (Pew! Pew! Pew!) Usually comes in an ultra-light, left- or right-hand version!

Measure your fingers' angle at home so you know which method works best for you.

**Hobopelican** · 10-26-2015, 11:57

Dang, I had to look up Proximal!

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**perdidochas** · 10-26-2015, 15:04

Originally Posted by Wanderlust78

You can also just use the tip of your thumb to the proximal (first) knuckle with the same results....no need for the second hand

That's the way I do it. Works fairly well, and is easier than two hands.

**Zilla** · 10-26-2015, 17:32

Originally Posted by Pipsissewa

gmcttr's pistol method.jpg

Gmcttr's one-hand method. Works like a pistol too. (Pew! Pew! Pew!) Usually comes in an ultra-light, left- or right-hand version!

Measure your fingers' angle at home so you know which method works best for you.

This is how i have done it from the start but after awhile you will be able to just eyeball it.

**Namtrag** · 10-26-2015, 17:59

That proximal angle method yielded 35 degrees. My wife got 32.

**Hammonkey** · 10-27-2015, 23:49

My hand works exactly out to a 3-4-5 triangle. pretty awesome. Thumb is 3", 4" to my 2nd proximal interphalageal joint, and 5" from tip of thumb to tip of the knuckle.