Is the suspension angle important with a SRL?

[T- Minus]

Ok...This is probably a total 'nube' question. Am I correct that the 30* hang angle is when the hammock is empty? I had a disagreement with a friend about this. I was in my hammock and he stated that my hang angle was too slack and needed to be tightened. My claim was if I wasn't in the hammock, it would return to the correct angle.

I guess that really depends on if your have a CRL or not, 30% is an approximation like guideline to get a good lay in your hammock; depending on you, your hammock, and perfect hang angle is really a matter of preference, and a matter of what your gear can handle comfortably with out any permanent breakage, stretch, or ripping. So if it is working out for you what your friend thinks really does not matter, besides I like to go with the idea that I am always right kind of thinking, lol, even though sometimes I miss it by just a little.

[curtiseddie]

I guess that really depends on if your have a CRL or not, 30% is an approximation like guideline to get a good lay in your hammock; depending on you, your hammock, and perfect hang angle is really a matter of preference, and a matter of what your gear can handle comfortably with out any permanent breakage, stretch, or ripping. So if it is working out for you what your friend thinks really does not matter, besides I like to go with the idea that I am always right kind of thinking, lol, even though sometimes I miss it by just a little.

When you're in the hammock. Think about the hammock calculator and how everything is figured... your 200 lbs (or whatever it is) is part of the equation for calculating the other forces, which finding balance with all the other forces is what the 30 degrees is about.

I do have a SRL. So, if I am not using the "calculator" and am by myself how would i go about determining the current hang angle when in my hammock? I haven't encountered any issues, yet, I am just curious if there is some way I should improve my method of hanging (or if it is even necessary).

[T- Minus]

I do have a SRL. So, if I am not using the "calculator" and am by myself how would i go about determining the current hang angle when in my hammock? I haven't encountered any issues, yet, I am just curious if there is some way I should improve my method of hanging (or if it is even necessary).

When I hang my WBBB XLC I like to keep the foot end a little higher but I eyeball my SRL to be just at the point where it still has a little sag but almost straight, I have found that when the SRL is tight is prone to calfridge and not such a good lay.
When I hang my Raven I keep both ends level and go a little less slack in the SRL compared to the XLC but enough to still twist it when laying in it.
And when I hang my Half-wit, I like alot more droop in the SRL than either of the other hammocks.
all of the above is from the perspective prior to being in the hammock with the exception of being able to twist the line when laying in it.

[curtiseddie]

When I hang my WBBB XLC I like to keep the foot end a little higher but I eyeball my SRL to be just at the point where it still has a little sag but almost straight, I have found that when the SRL is tight is prone to calfridge and not such a good lay.
When I hang my Raven I keep both ends level and go a little less slack in the SRL compared to the XLC but enough to still twist it when laying in it.
And when I hang my Half-wit, I like alot more droop in the SRL than either of the other hammocks.
all of the above is from the perspective prior to being in the hammock with the exception of being able to twist the line when laying in it.

Thanks. Good stuff to consider for the Half-wit. I just purchased one, but haven't slept in it yet.

[OutandBack]

Ok...This is probably a total 'nube' question. Am I correct that the 30* hang angle is when the hammock is empty? I had a disagreement with a friend about this. I was in my hammock and he stated that my hang angle was too slack and needed to be tightened. My claim was if I wasn't in the hammock, it would return to the correct angle.

YES you should be eyeballing the 30 degree angle with no one in the hammock. All the measuring and calculating is over once you climb in. :-)

[Speed3d]

I'll put this here since I can't remember what thread or member I learned this from. If you have an iPhone; open the compass app, then swipe left- now you have a level and don't have to worry about how accurate your 'finger gun' is. It has definitely helped me get a comfortable hang faster.