ridge line how and why

[phatpacker]

why a ridge line looking for how and why

[Shug]

This article from JustJeff may clear some of your queries up......http://www.tothewoods.net/HomemadeHammock4.html
Shug

[nothermark]

See Jeff's page. A structural ridge line lets you adjust the sag. That translates to how flat you can lay in the hammock. The best way I found to understand was to put in an adjustable one and play with the length.