Got my hammock whipped perfect. Hanging at the right angle. I can lay comfortable on my back, side, even my stomach. Now I just need someone to come measure it for a ridgeline while I'm in it.
Got my hammock whipped perfect. Hanging at the right angle. I can lay comfortable on my back, side, even my stomach. Now I just need someone to come measure it for a ridgeline while I'm in it.
Measure the raw fabric length and make your finished ridgeline 83% of that length. That's what several different manufacturers use as their baseline.Originally Posted by JCothran
You can always tweak it from there, but it's a good starting point.
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I was trying that. 83 just wasn't right. Took it off to adjust it laid back down without it on and bam it was perfect. My butts 2" off the ground though.
tie a knot that will slide at one end. set short and get in, after it slides thru, get out and tie it off.
Last edited by kayak karl; 12-15-2012 at 20:59.
"Tenting is equivalent to a bum crawling into a cardboard box, hammocking is an art" KK
Good idea!!!
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That's kinda what I came up with. Just used a 10' fabric tape tied to one end trough a tight loop on the other. Turns out its comfortable at 76%. 11'6"
104.5" ridge.
Now to get rid of this 6mm rope and get me some amsteel.
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