Hi guys - I received my WBBB 1.7 XLC a couple of weeks ago and have been able to use it some. I'm having a couple of problems with it, and I thought I'd post here to see if anyone who has one of these hammocks might have some suggestions.
First, let me say that I am impressed with the quality of the hammock. Extremely well made and I love the material they use. The company was great to deal with during the ordering process.
A little about me - I'm 6'3, 235 lbs, and have been using hammocks regularly for 4 years. I love sleeping in them, and use them in and around the house and wilderness camping. I sleep like a log in them! I have a variety of hammocks, ranging from those you'd get at a big box store to one from Dutch and a Grand Trunk Skeeter Beater. I've slept in a hammock a grand total of about 30 nights while camping.
First problem is the bug netting hitting my face. No matter what the tension level is on the ridge line, that net almost always makes contact with my head or face. I do use the lateral tie outs on the head end of the hammock, but that doesn't have much of an effect. Should I always tie them to branches that are higher than the hammock? Anything else that can be done?
Second problem is general comfort. I've always been able to sleep easily, especially in hammocks. I can fall asleep in a small 10" hammock, or a larger 11 and a half foot double wide. I have tried hanging the BlackBird indoors a variety of ways, with a variety of different angles (same place I have used other hammocks), and I've tried different setups while camping. Generally, I like a deeper sag in my hammocks, and I have tried a variety of sag levels with the BlackBird, and still just can't seem to find a comfortable setup. The biggest problem comes from a dull ache that forms on the outside of my right ankle. I don't have any ankle problems, and this spot on my ankle doesn't bother me at all unless I'm using the BB. My feet are in the footbox when this happens. In short, for the first time, I'm having a very difficult time getting comfortable in this hammock, and I can't figure out why.
Any help or experiences from those of you have been through the same thing would be a big help. Thanks in advance!
Broadwater
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