very tall man needs help

**PapaSmurf** · 10-19-2011, 07:42

Originally Posted by Moondoggy

I'm down with a custom hammock but my funds limit my purchases I have two young children or I would be lazin in a wbbb for shure! If papa smurf is affordable and up to the task I would be in for shure!

Recently finished a custom hammock that would fit you.
* 12ft length
* 115" ridgeline
* Fabric: Double layer 72" wide, 1.9oz ripstop.
* Side asym tieouts: 24" off center
* Integrated noseeum bugnet with #5 zippers both sides
* 2 peak bags
* ridgeline organizer
* 2 mitten hooks on ridgeline
* 6ft whoopie slings
* double ended stuff sack

Photos here: http://www.mydiygear.com/pages/proje...ustom%209-2011

This thing is huge. I'm only 5' 8" and have to sit up slightly to reach the ridgeline and scooch clear up to the head end of the hammock to unzip the bug net.

**ljcsov** · 10-19-2011, 07:49

Originally Posted by Moondoggy

I'm working on a DIY hammock now, but I'm trying to find the link on gathering and tying the end? I think the material I bought is too thin of a deneir!

Someone provided the link I see above.

All you have to do is roll the channel over once or twice (or however many times you want) and pull/bunch the fabric like you would with a stuff sack draw string. Wrap the loose ends around the material just below the "knot" and tie it off. I used a few knots to be safe.

**Big Tim** · 10-19-2011, 11:32

I just had my first hang in a Grand Trunk Skeeter Beeter Pro this weekend. It was very comfortable and held up with no problems. I was a little worried since I am close to the upper limit. I am 6'5" and 350 lbs. But there were no problems. I can't wait to get out there again.
Tim

**Moondoggy** · 10-20-2011, 20:41

I picked up a Grand Trunk Skeeter Beeter for summer and a DD camping hammock for winter ! I gave my kids the DIY and the Byer ! thanks for all your help HF hangers rule!!