JRB's Bear Mountain Bridge Hammock question

[falcon5000]

GADGETEER, Jack had replied as well and it looks like it may be quite awhile for a bigger size coming down the pipe. He did say it would hold my weight but I think the shoulder squeeze would probably make it not worth it.

[Roadtorque]

I'm 6'3" 195Lbs and the BMB works great for me. 30+ nights so far.

I am looking into getting another hammock. I really like the idea of the BMB but was put off a while back because I am 6'3'' 215lbs. After reading your post I am now considering it again

[IndyDan]

I made a DIY Bridge (thanks Grizz) with some modifications. I was concerned about weight load of the bridge, too. My stats: 5-10 / 215Lbs.

Here are the modifications:

2 layers (1.9 and 1.1 rip stop)

1” webbing folded in half, then double rolled the edges
http://www.strapworks.com/Polyester_Webbing_p/pew1.htm

Spreader Bars – Aluminum Tubing 6061 T6 Note: wall thickness = stronger
http://www.airpartsinc.com/products/...nd-6061-t6.htm

I looped the webbing at end of each four corners and bar stitched. This requires a good sewing machine to stitch through the webbing (I have a Kenmore, thanks for the recommendation Mule). Then used Spyderline 3.8mm to complete the triangles.
http://www.apsltd.com/Tree/d279000/e276769.asp

To test, I used 11 bags of floor dry (total 275lbs) in the hammock for several days. Its heavy duty … with the right adjustments and material modifications you should have no problems meeting your requirements.

[DGrav]

I am looking into getting another hammock. I really like the idea of the BMB but was put off a while back because I am 6'3'' 215lbs. After reading your post I am now considering it again

It is still my favorite hammock!

[Roadtorque]

It is still my favorite hammock!

Do you mostly sleep on your side? This would be the case for me so I dont think the shoulder squeeze issue (the only complaint I hear) would really be a problem for me. Because we are the same height if you lay flat on your back how much "extra" room is there to slide up and down in the hammock?

[IndyDan]

Roadtorque:

Would you like to try my DIY Bridge for a few weeks? If so just let me know ...
IndyDan

[Ramblinrev]

The nature of the bridge does not want a lot of slide room up and down. No mare than a few inches is needed.

[DGrav]

Do you mostly sleep on your side? This would be the case for me so I dont think the shoulder squeeze issue (the only complaint I hear) would really be a problem for me. Because we are the same height if you lay flat on your back how much "extra" room is there to slide up and down in the hammock?

I mostly sleep on my back. I do sometimes lie on my side to fall asleep but then roll onto by back.

[Roadtorque]

Roadtorque:

Would you like to try my DIY Bridge for a few weeks? If so just let me know ...
IndyDan

Thanks a bunch for the offer. Sorry I'm getting back so late. I just placed an order for a JRB BMBH yesterday

I mostly sleep on my back. I do sometimes lie on my side to fall asleep but then roll onto by back.

Thanks DGRAV for the help. I'm glad I read your post. I had the opportunity to try a BMBH recently and loved it. I cant believe how comfy it is. The difference in comfort between that hammock and my doublenest ENO is about the difference between my ground days and my doublenest.