NEWB from Virgina Beach

**Marsh** · 01-13-2010, 22:27

The short skinny..., I'm a big dude 275# 6'4", Scouter -CS/BS/Venturing, and recently got back one of my tents from a close friend that admitted that it sustained "fire damage", hahahaaa...hmmmm...
Anyhow, it was an 11yo tent, and I just happened to have an 11yo, 10 pocket, airfoil parachute, and am working on cannibalizing it to make two hammocks (11' x 6') so, I am at the ground floor with this. I've been digesting Risk's and Jeff's sites like a champ for a couple of days now and am ordering custom straps from strapworks.com and Spectra line from NRS to complete the setup.
I'm curious if there are any 'hangers' in Tidewater with some encouragement out there. The forum here is awesome and I look forward to learning from you all!!!

Regards/
Marsh

**opie** · 01-13-2010, 22:48

Welcome Marsh....

Fire damage.. Thats a new one. Im sure everyone got a chuckle though.

Post up some pics of your DIY work when you get done.

**Cannibal** · 01-13-2010, 23:19

Originally Posted by Marsh

Anyhow, it was an 11yo tent, and I just happened to have an 11yo, 10 pocket, airfoil parachute, and am working on cannibalizing it to make two hammocks (11' x 6')

Well you have my attention and full support!

You went to the right sites first; those two are permanent bookmarks on my computers. You must post pictures when you're done with your build, lest you face the wrath of the hammock hanging mafia.

**Chattooga** · 01-14-2010, 07:42

Hey Marsh and welcome to the best DIY support group on the net. I am new here but learning a lot. Looking forward to project pics.

**Shug** · 01-15-2010, 12:01

A Whoooooooo buddy Yelcome to ya' Marsh!
Shug

**Peter_pan** · 01-15-2010, 12:43

Marsh,

Welcome to the forum....

Cross the water an stop by to see Jacks 'R' Better, LLC on the Penninsula... Exit 258 B of I-64.

Pan

**HamMike** · 01-15-2010, 15:49

Welcome felllow hammock dude! Hammock on the beach sounds nice.

**HappyCamper** · 01-15-2010, 15:53

I'd encourage you to meet up with the Jacks. They'll give you a ton of good hammock information to help you along on your DIY journey.

**Marsh** · 01-15-2010, 23:13

Thanks guys!! I appreciate the hails and will post pics as soon as I get it together. I cut the first hammock body so far with my wood burning iron and it's becoming a reality

r/
Marsh