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  1. 04-05-2010, 01:43 #1
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    Thumbs up i have just made my first Hammock

    well like i said in my last post i just got the ripstop and i got stuck into it and here is the result
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  2. 04-05-2010, 04:57 #2
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    Looks good jb, congrats.
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  3. 04-05-2010, 05:09 #3
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    That is a neat feeling, to run outside and hang one , right after ya get done making one,,, a real sense of accomplishment...

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  4. 04-05-2010, 13:36 #4
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    thanks guys
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  5. 04-05-2010, 13:39 #5
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    Congrats, Looks mighty fine.
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  6. 04-05-2010, 14:08 #6
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    i even slept in it last night mmmmmmmmmmmmm a bit cold though but it was AWESOME!!!!!!!! it was the best sleep i have had in years no crap. but i need to fix the ends a bit its like one side is higher than the other.
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  7. 04-05-2010, 14:14 #7
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    And the addiction begins...

    Hang your foot end a few inches higher than your head end. I think mine usually ends up being about 6". This will keep your body from sliding towards the foot end.

    Good looking project!
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    Great feeling isn't it, cranking out that first DIY hammock? Congrats.
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  10. 04-05-2010, 16:45 #10
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