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**jdneri** · 05-20-2011, 08:49

Anyone use the 1.5oz ripstop from backwoodsdaydreamer/mydiygear for a gathered end hammock? I am 225# and wondering if it would hold my weight well without stretch. Any info would be helpful.

**krugd** · 05-20-2011, 09:01

I haven't used that material, but would expect some stretch. I'm a light weight and notice the difference between 1.3 and 1.9 - the 1.9 being much more solid. That said, I will leave it to others to decide if there is too much stretch. I have hammocks made from the lighter weight material and just live with an amount of stretch.

BTW, where in NH are you? I grew up in Henniker, and will be up in Madison for much of June/July.

**jdneri** · 05-20-2011, 09:07

Originally Posted by krugd

I haven't used that material, but would expect some stretch. I'm a light weight and notice the difference between 1.3 and 1.9 - the 1.9 being much more solid. That said, I will leave it to others to decide if there is too much stretch. I have hammocks made from the lighter weight material and just live with an amount of stretch.

BTW, where in NH are you? I grew up in Henniker, and will be up in Madison for much of June/July.

I'm in Hooksett now, but grew up in the New London/ Sunapee area.

**Detail Man** · 05-20-2011, 09:47

Here's a link that has the best info I've seen for weight limits.

http://warbonnetoutdoors.com/hammocking101.php

**nairbboy23** · 05-20-2011, 10:38

I have used BWDD 1.5 oz ripstop to make several gathered end hammocks. I am in the 200 lb range and I feel more then comfortable in it. I did not feel it had to much stretch.

**hppyfngy** · 05-20-2011, 12:24

I think you would want to double layer 1.5 for your weight.

**Dblcorona** · 05-20-2011, 13:43

That 1.5 would be fine for your weight.

**JohnSawyer** · 05-20-2011, 18:58

I am 210lbs in my birthday suit. I have a 1.1 single (olive from BWDD) It stretches a bit, but is very comfortable.

I would think a 1.5 single would be fine.