Tricks to maintaining a comfortable diagonal lay

**DBurn** · 08-13-2018, 18:31

I recently received a beautiful new Incubator that I ordered from the crew at HG. The craftsmanship on this piece is stellar but I'm afraid that I've hit a bit of a learning curve as this is my first full-length UQ.

I have a Warbonnet XLC 2.0 and I am currently struggling in that I feel like the full-length UQ fights my diagonal lay a bit (forces me towards banana).

I watched Shug's videos on adjusting a full-length UQ and tried tightening the secondary suspension on sides nearest my feet and head and felt like it kept in in place on the shoulder and foot a bit more but still feel like it fights against my diagonal lay (maybe more).

Is this just something I need to get used to with a full-length UQ or is there something I can try? I'd rather not have to convince my sweet wife that, although I just got my new Incubator, I now need a Wooki...

Thanks for any help or insight you might be willing to share.

**Shug** · 08-13-2018, 18:44

You can set it on a bias meaning pulling your shoulder side a bit tighter and other shoulder looser. and the same on the foot end...may help.
Shug

**Tikker** · 08-13-2018, 18:44

I think it's just practice and familiarity with it.

**DBurn** · 08-13-2018, 19:04

Originally Posted by Shug

You can set it on a bias meaning pulling your shoulder side a bit tighter and other shoulder looser. and the same on the foot end...may help.
Shug

I may try loosening up the primary suspension and cranking the secondary a bit more. I may also have had the end cinch done up a bit too tight. I'll check on those and see if it makes a difference.

**DBurn** · 08-13-2018, 19:05

Originally Posted by Tikker

I think it's just practice and familiarity with it.

I hope to get lots more practice in because this UQ is really nice. Maybe time and experience will get me over this little curve.

**Shug** · 08-13-2018, 19:18

Originally Posted by DBurn

I may try loosening up the primary suspension and cranking the secondary a bit more. I may also have had the end cinch done up a bit too tight. I'll check on those and see if it makes a difference.

Remember...there is often a learning curve.

**GreatBigDave** · 08-13-2018, 19:30

It can be helpful to have someone else look at the quilt while you're in the hammock to dial it in especially someone with experience.

**SilvrSurfr** · 08-13-2018, 19:35

There's no way that a UQ is fighting your ability to get a diagonal lay. It's mostly psychological, getting used to underquilts.

Personally, I find that getting some assistance from an experienced UQ user is paramount to properly fitting it. I've never even tried to adjust my UQ by myself. I lay in my hammock, get my diagonal lay, then ask an experienced user to check for any gaps and adjust the UQ accordingly.

I don't know how to adjust an UQ by myself. How am I supposed to know if there are gaps if I'm laying in my hammock? I can't see underneath the hammock.

Good luck!

**leiavoia** · 08-13-2018, 19:51

This is normal. The tighter you crank the suspension, the more it will squeeze in. Any other suspension type will not have this problem.

**hutzelbein** · 08-14-2018, 02:16

That is one of the main reasons why I don't use underquilts that are suspended from the corners anymore. Some people don't mind the continuous pressure of the shock cords; and if you don't sleep cold, you can have the suspension less tight, which helps with the pressure. I was mostly fine during the summer months, but as soon as it got colder and I needed to tighten the suspension, the pressure was back. I did a lot of experimenting but never found a satisfying solution. I have now switched to Wooki underquilts completely. They stay in the right position by themselves. I still remember the first time I hung a Wooki under my hammock, got in and couldn't believe the lack of pressure! I have never been able to lie that diagonally fully relaxed.